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DR. CRAIG SCHEFFEL O.D.
NPI 1427137496
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Lakewood, CA

Active since November 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
17 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL, LAKEWOOD, CA 90712(562) 633-6443(562) 633-6939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Craig Scheffel O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG SCHEFFEL O.D. (NPI 1427137496) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Lakewood, California, licensed in California (5938T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427137496
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG SCHEFFELCredential: O.D.
Location Address17 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALLLakewood, CA 90712-2417
Mailing Address17 Lakewood Center MallLakewood, CA 90712-2417 · (562) 633-6443 · Fax (562) 633-6939
Phone(562) 633-6443
Fax(562) 633-6939
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1427137496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 5938T
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License 5938T (CA)
17 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL, Lakewood, CA 90712
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidGSD004180CA
Medicaid0861035CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Craig Scheffel O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90712 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

CRAIG B. SCHEFFEL, O.D., INC.
Optometrist
17 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
Los Angeles County (562) 633-6443
CINDY YOSHIZAKI O.D.
Optometrist
17 LAKEWOOD CENTER MALL
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
Los Angeles County (562) 633-6443

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 Craig Scheffel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Scheffel is 1427137496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Craig Scheffel located?

Craig Scheffel practices at 17 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712. The listed phone number is (562) 633-6443.

What is Craig Scheffel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Craig Scheffel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Scheffel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Scheffel was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.