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DR. PAULA CAROLINE ASMUS OD
NPI 1407931066
Optometrist in Richmond, CA

Active since October 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
110 WASHINGTON AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801(510) 235-5228(510) 235-1847 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Paula Caroline Asmus Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAULA CAROLINE ASMUS OD (NPI 1407931066) is an individual optometrist in Richmond, California, licensed in California (9430-TPG) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407931066
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA CAROLINE ASMUSCredential: OD
Location Address110 WASHINGTON AVERichmond, CA 94801-3947
Mailing Address110 Washington AveRichmond, CA 94801-3947 · (510) 235-5228 · Fax (510) 235-1847
Phone(510) 235-5228
Fax(510) 235-1847
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2017
✔ NPI 1407931066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 9430-TPG✔ Licensed in CA · 9430T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
110 WASHINGTON AVE, Richmond, CA 94801
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherBD832ZCA · Ptan
OtherP00807811CA · Employer Ptan
Medicare UPINU55435CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Paula Caroline Asmus Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2860555349
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090109000121
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Asmus reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Point Richmond Optometry
Same address
Optometrist
110 WASHINGTON AVE
Point Richmond, CA 94801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740426899 (510) 235-5228

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
59 services58 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
12 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

POINT RICHMOND OPTOMETRY
Optometrist
110 WASHINGTON AVE
POINT RICHMOND, CA 94801
Contra Costa County (510) 235-5228
WAY YU O.D.
Optometrist
110 WASHINGTON AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94801
Contra Costa County (510) 235-5228

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paula Asmus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Asmus is 1407931066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Paula Asmus located?

Paula Asmus practices at 110 Washington Ave, Richmond, CA 94801. The listed phone number is (510) 235-5228.

What is Paula Asmus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Paula Asmus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Asmus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paula Asmus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Asmus reassigns Medicare benefits to Point Richmond Optometry (Point Richmond, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Paula Asmus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paula Asmus accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Paula Asmus as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Asmus was last updated on April 10, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.