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KNOX EYECARE
NPI 1598055188
Optometrist in Waterloo, IA

Active since April 15, 2011
1030 ALABAR AVE., WATERLOO, IA 50701(319) 233-5096(319) 287-9022 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Knox Eyecare NPPES

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

KNOX EYECARE (NPI 1598055188) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Waterloo, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. The organization lists Bradley Joseph Knox, Optometrist/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598055188
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameKNOX EYECARE
Location Address1030 ALABAR AVE.Waterloo, IA 50701
Mailing Address1030 Alabar Ave.Waterloo, IA 50701 · (319) 233-5096 · Fax (319) 287-9022
Phone(319) 233-5096
Fax(319) 287-9022
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBradley Joseph KnoxOptometrist/owner · (319) 233-5096
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2011
✔ NPI 1598055188 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 IA · 02141
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.
1030 ALABAR AVE., Waterloo, IA 50701
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Other Identifiers 8

Other1598055188Wellmark Bc/bs
OtherIB2167001IA · Medicare Ptan Individual
Other69203IA · Davis Vision
Other1598055188IA · United Healthcare
OtherIB2167IA · Medicare Ptan Organization
Other62742IA · Avesis
Other952658IA · Eyemed
Medicaid1598055188IA

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 NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Knox Eyecare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Knox Eyecare, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Bradley Knox, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1780654046
1030 ALABAR AVE
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 233-5096
✔ 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 Knox Eyecare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Knox Eyecare is 1598055188. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2011.

Where is Knox Eyecare located?

Knox Eyecare is located at 1030 Alabar Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701. The listed phone number is (319) 233-5096.

What is Knox Eyecare's specialty?

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

Is Knox Eyecare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Knox Eyecare is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Knox Eyecare?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Knox Eyecare. 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 Knox Eyecare accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan list Knox Eyecare 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 Knox Eyecare was last updated on August 30, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.