STEPHEN L HAND O.D., P. A.
NPI 1578701314
Optometrist in College Station, TX

Q: What is Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. is 1578701314. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2009.

Q: What is Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.'s specialty?

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

Active since February 02, 2009

2746 LONGMIRE DR STE B, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845(979) 693-3937(979) 703-8895 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Stephen L Hand O.d., P. A. NPPES

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

STEPHEN L HAND O.D., P. A. (NPI 1578701314) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in College Station, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. The organization lists Stephen Louis Hand, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578701314

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameSTEPHEN L HAND O.D., P. A.

Location Address2746 LONGMIRE DR STE BCollege Station, TX 77845-5424

Mailing Address2746 Longmire Dr Ste BCollege Station, TX 77845-5424 · (979) 693-3937 · Fax (979) 764-3097

Phone(979) 693-3937

Fax(979) 703-8895

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialStephen Louis HandOwner · (979) 693-3937

Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2014

✔ NPI 1578701314 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 TX · 3799T

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.

2746 LONGMIRE DR STE B, College Station, TX 77845

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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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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)

Stephen L Hand O.d., P. A. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by October 31, 2026

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

StateTexasEnrollment IDO20090422000643Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateOctober 31, 2026

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Stephen Hand, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1831245703

2746 LONGMIRE DR STE B
College Station, TX 77845

(979) 693-3937

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. is 1578701314. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2009.

Where is Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. located?

Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. is located at 2746 Longmire Dr Ste B, College Station, TX 77845. The listed phone number is (979) 693-3937.

What is Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.'s specialty?

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

Is Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by October 31, 2026. 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 Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A.. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 1 other insurer list Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. 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 Stephen L Hand O.D., P. A. was last updated on April 11, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.