MR. DAVID CHRISTOPHER DRIES MD
NPI 1407946098
Ophthalmology in Salt Lake City, UT
About Mr. David Christopher Dries Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. DAVID CHRISTOPHER DRIES MD (NPI 1407946098) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (5141332-1205) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (1987).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mr. David Christopher Dries Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show David Dries reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
- 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
- 751 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 2
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UTPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84132 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 David Dries's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Dries is 1407946098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.
Where is David Dries located?
David Dries practices at 65 Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. The listed phone number is (801) 581-2352.
What is David Dries's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is David Dries enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. David Dries is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for David Dries's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Dries reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Utah Adult Services (Salt Lake City, UT) and University Of Utah Pediatric Services (Salt Lake City, UT). Each 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 David Dries's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does David Dries accept?
Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list David Dries 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.
Is David Dries affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, David Dries is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for David Dries was last updated on October 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Mr. David Christopher Dries, MD · NPI 1407946098
Ophthalmology physician in Salt Lake City, Utah. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 13, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1407946098 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 13, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 5141332-1205 (Utah)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 65 MARIO CAPECCHI DR, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0005
- **Phone:** (801) 581-2352 · **Fax:** (801) 585-1295
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Of Utah Adult Services (NPI 1033513957, Salt Lake City, UT); University Of Utah Pediatric Services (NPI 1023472594, Salt Lake City, UT) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine, class of 1987
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 20, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1407946098) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.