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DR. ASHANTI BASS O.D.
NPI 1649400565
Optometrist in Andrews Airforce Base, MD

Active since July 27, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
BLDG 1683 STARKEY AVE, ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, ANDREWS AIRFORCE BASE, MD 20762(301) 735-1393 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ashanti Bass O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ASHANTI BASS O.D. (NPI 1649400565) is an individual optometrist in Andrews Airforce Base, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (DA2491) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649400565
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ASHANTI BASSCredential: O.D.
Location AddressBLDG 1683 STARKEY AVE, ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASEAndrews Airforce Base, MD 20762
Mailing Address4055 Ridge Ave, Apt 1204Philadelphia, PA 19129-1576 · (215) 285-4686
Phone(301) 735-1393
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1649400565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · DA2491✔ Licensed in PA · OEG002701
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.
BLDG 1683 STARKEY AVE, Andrews Airforce Base, MD 20762
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ashanti Effie-marianne Carter

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ashanti Bass O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3375671365
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160107000154, I20170127001879
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 20762 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 Ashanti Bass's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashanti Bass is 1649400565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2009. The provider is also known as Ashanti Effie-Marianne Carter.

Where is Ashanti Bass located?

Ashanti Bass practices at Bldg 1683 Starkey Ave Andrews Air Force Base, Andrews Airforce Base, MD 20762. The listed phone number is (301) 735-1393.

What is Ashanti Bass's specialty?

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

Is Ashanti Bass enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashanti Bass is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ashanti Bass accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 8 other insurers list Ashanti Bass 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 Ashanti Bass was last updated on May 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.