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DR. FRANK J STEIMINGER III O.D.
NPI 1447266887
Optometrist in New York, NY

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
248 W 116TH STREET, BENJAMIN OPTICAL, NEW YORK, NY 10026(212) 666-3620(212) 666-3985 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Frank J Steiminger Iii O.d. NPPES

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

DR. FRANK J STEIMINGER III O.D. (NPI 1447266887) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (TUV007019-1) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447266887
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANK J STEIMINGER IIICredential: O.D.
Location Address248 W 116TH STREET, BENJAMIN OPTICALNew York, NY 10026
Mailing Address248 W 116th Street, Benjamin OpticalNew York, NY 10026 · (212) 666-3620 · Fax (212) 666-3985
Phone(212) 666-3620
Fax(212) 666-3985
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2007
✔ NPI 1447266887 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 NY · TUV007019-1
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.
248 W 116TH STREET, New York, NY 10026
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU98328NY

Accepted Insurance

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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. Frank J Steiminger Iii 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Eyeconic Vision Group Inc
Same address
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
248 W 116TH ST
New York, NY 10026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649722976 (212) 666-3620
Jeffrey Cooper Od PC
2.8 mi
Corneal and Contact Management
539 PARK AVENUE
New York, NY 10021
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558419044 (212) 758-0772

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10026 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

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 Frank Steiminger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Steiminger is 1447266887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Frank Steiminger located?

Frank Steiminger practices at 248 W 116th Street Benjamin Optical, New York, NY 10026. The listed phone number is (212) 666-3620.

What is Frank Steiminger's specialty?

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

Is Frank Steiminger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Steiminger is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Frank Steiminger's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frank Steiminger reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Eyeconic Vision Group Inc (New York, NY) and Jeffrey Cooper Od PC (New York, NY). 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 Frank Steiminger's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Frank Steiminger accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Frank Steiminger 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 Frank Steiminger was last updated on December 18, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.