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CATHERINE ACADEMIA O.D.
NPI 1518418565
Optometrist in Castro Valley, CA

Active since October 14, 2016PECOS Enrolled
20120 EDWIN MARKHAM DR, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552(109) 992-4495 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2025, Oct 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Catherine Academia O.d. NPPES

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

CATHERINE ACADEMIA O.D. (NPI 1518418565) is an individual optometrist in Castro Valley, California, licensed in California (15460) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518418565
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE ACADEMIACredential: O.D.
Location Address20120 EDWIN MARKHAM DRCastro Valley, CA 94552-5093
Mailing Address20120 Edwin Markham DrCastro Valley, CA 94552-5093 · (510) 537-7370
Phone(109) 992-4495
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1518418565 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 CA · 15460
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.
20120 EDWIN MARKHAM DR, Castro Valley, CA 94552
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

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)

Catherine Academia 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 94552 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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 Catherine Academia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Academia is 1518418565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2016.

Where is Catherine Academia located?

Catherine Academia practices at 20120 Edwin Markham Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552. The listed phone number is (109) 992-4495.

What is Catherine Academia's specialty?

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

Is Catherine Academia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Academia is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Catherine Academia accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Catherine Academia 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 Catherine Academia was last updated on May 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.