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DR. DENNIS CARL RYCZEK O.D.
NPI 1447243852
Optometrist in Saint Petersburg, FL

Active since August 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
5412 CENTRAL AVE, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33707(727) 327-8855(727) 323-0720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, May 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Dennis Carl Ryczek O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DENNIS CARL RYCZEK O.D. (NPI 1447243852) is an individual optometrist in Saint Petersburg, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC1962) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447243852
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DENNIS CARL RYCZEKCredential: O.D.
Location Address5412 CENTRAL AVESaint Petersburg, FL 33707-6131
Mailing Address5412 Central AveSaint Petersburg, FL 33707-6131 · (727) 327-8855 · Fax (727) 323-0720
Phone(727) 327-8855
Fax(727) 323-0720
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1447243852 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OPC1962
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.
5412 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
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Other Identifiers 2

Other410044753FL · Railroad Medicare
Other19288FL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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

Dr. Dennis Carl Ryczek O.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID3779515143
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050907000239
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Dennis Ryczek reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pasadena Eye Center, LLC
1.7 mi
Ophthalmology
6950 CENTRAL AVE
St Petersburg, FL 33707
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528083755 (727) 343-3004
Southeast Eye Institute, PA
6.1 mi
Ophthalmology
9375 66TH ST N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073625331 (727) 485-4557

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 7

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 problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
235 services172 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
197 services191 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
79 services66 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
34 services32 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
20 services20 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.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33707 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

85.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.94

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
95%86 patients5/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%147 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
100%20 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
95%21 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%2,351 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%91 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
38%21 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
77%600 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
99%100 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
88%600 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%600 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 793 patients
0%793 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
3%600 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

RYCZEK EYE ASSOCIATES PA
Optometrist
5412 CENTRAL AVE
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33707
Pinellas County (727) 327-8855

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 Dennis Ryczek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Ryczek is 1447243852. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2005.

Where is Dennis Ryczek located?

Dennis Ryczek practices at 5412 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL 33707. The listed phone number is (727) 327-8855.

What is Dennis Ryczek's specialty?

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

Is Dennis Ryczek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Ryczek 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 Dennis Ryczek's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dennis Ryczek reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pasadena Eye Center, LLC (St Petersburg, FL) and Southeast Eye Institute, PA (Pinellas Park, FL). 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 Dennis Ryczek's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dennis Ryczek accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and AvMed and 15 other insurers list Dennis Ryczek 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 Dennis Ryczek was last updated on April 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.