DR. BENJAMIN JACOB ONDERSMA O.D.
NPI 1649590936
Optometrist in Columbia, SC

Q: What is Benjamin Ondersma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Ondersma is 1649590936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2010.

Q: What is Benjamin Ondersma's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Ondersma was last updated on August 6, 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.

Active since June 09, 2010PECOS Enrolled

127 BARTON CREEK CT, COLUMBIA, SC 29229(803) 754-8370(803) 754-8371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2025, Oct 1, 2024, Oct 8, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Benjamin Jacob Ondersma O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN JACOB ONDERSMA O.D. (NPI 1649590936) is an individual optometrist in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1609) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Camden.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649590936

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN JACOB ONDERSMACredential: O.D.

Location Address127 BARTON CREEK CTColumbia, SC 29229-8027

Mailing Address127 Barton Creek CtColumbia, SC 29229-8027 · (803) 754-8370 · Fax (803) 754-8371

Phone(803) 754-8370

Fax(803) 754-8371

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1649590936 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 SC · 1609

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.

127 BARTON CREEK CT, Columbia, SC 29229

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1408 E Dekalb St Ste CCamden, SC 29020-4429 · Phone (803) 424-1142 · Fax (803) 713-0836

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Benjamin Jacob Ondersma 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Ondersma reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Benjamin Ondersma Od LLC

16 mi

Health Maintenance Organization

127 BARTON CREEK CT
Columbia, SC 29229

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1982009932 (803) 754-8370

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29229 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. NOAH CRIBBS OD

Optometrist

127 BARTON CREEK CT
COLUMBIA, SC 29229

Richland County (989) 992-4392

BENJAMIN ONDERSMA OD LLC

Health Maintenance Organization

127 BARTON CREEK CT
COLUMBIA, SC 29229

Richland County (803) 754-8370

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 Benjamin Ondersma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Ondersma is 1649590936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2010.

Where is Benjamin Ondersma located?

Benjamin Ondersma practices at 127 Barton Creek Ct, Columbia, SC 29229. The listed phone number is (803) 754-8370.

What is Benjamin Ondersma's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Ondersma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Ondersma is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Ondersma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Ondersma reassigns Medicare benefits to Benjamin Ondersma Od LLC (Columbia, SC). The 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 Benjamin Ondersma's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Ondersma accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 8 other insurers list Benjamin Ondersma 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 Benjamin Ondersma was last updated on August 6, 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.