AZURE VISION CARE
NPI 1457465296
Optometrist in Pelican Rapids, MN

Active since August 18, 2006
20 S BROADWAY, PELICAN RAPIDS, MN 56572(218) 863-7061(218) 863-7062 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Azure Vision Care NPPES

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

AZURE VISION CARE (NPI 1457465296) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Timothy C Neitzke, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457465296
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameMINNESOTA EYECARE NETWORK, INC
Location Address20 S BROADWAYPelican Rapids, MN 56572-0474
Mailing Address652 Jefferson Street NWadena, MN 56482-2307 · (218) 631-1456 · Fax (218) 631-3213
Fax(218) 863-7062
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTimothy C NeitzkePresident · (218) 346-3310
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2015
✔ NPI 1457465296 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
20 S BROADWAY, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAzure Vision Care

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid389558100MN
Medicaid541525000MN
Medicare UPINC02080MN
Medicare NSC0316210003MN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Azure Vision Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateMinnesotaEnrollment IDO20100930025954DME · Physician - OptometristDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Azure Vision Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Optometry
NPI 1598789893
20 SOUTH BROADWAY
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
(218) 863-7061
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Optometry
NPI 1033133517
340 FOX ST
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-3310
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Optometry
NPI 1336556091
340 FOX ST
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-3310
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Optometry
NPI 1992321335
222 1ST ST SE
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi
Optometry
NPI 1639183734
315 JEFFERSON ST S
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-1456
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi
Optometry
NPI 1346813276
1727 BEAM AVE STE D
Maplewood, MN 55109
(952) 656-0051
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare182 mi

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Azure Vision Care carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Azure Vision Care

DMEPOS supplier · Pelican Rapids, MNOperated by Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc.
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Azure Vision Care agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20667875
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1996
Supplier Location20 S BroadwayPelican Rapids, MN 56572
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc is 1457465296. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Azure Vision Care.

Where is Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc located?

Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc is located at 20 S Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. The listed phone number is (218) 863-7061.

What is Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare DME enrollment for this organization (Minnesota, Physician - Optometrist) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Azure Vision Care accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc 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 Minnesota Eyecare Network, Inc was last updated on June 5, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.