DR. STEVE MURIMI MATHENGE NJERU OD, MS
NPI 1659993541
Optometrist in Columbus, OH
About Dr. Steve Murimi Mathenge Njeru Od, Ms NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. STEVE MURIMI MATHENGE NJERU OD, MS (NPI 1659993541) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (OPT.006844) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chillicothe.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Steve Murimi Mathenge Njeru Od, Ms 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Steve Njeru reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Columbus, OH 43212
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
- 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ohio State University State Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OHPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43212 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COLUMBUS, OH 43212
COLUMBUS, OH 43212
COLUMBUS, OH 43212
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 Steve Njeru's NPI number?
The NPI number for Steve Njeru is 1659993541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2020.
Where is Steve Njeru located?
Steve Njeru practices at 915 Olentangy River Rd Fl 5, Columbus, OH 43212. The listed phone number is (614) 293-8116.
What is Steve Njeru's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Steve Njeru enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Steve Njeru 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Steve Njeru's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steve Njeru reassigns Medicare benefits to Osu Eye Physicians And Surgeons LLC (Columbus, OH). 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 Steve Njeru's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Steve Njeru accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 11 other insurers list Steve Njeru 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.
Is Steve Njeru affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Steve Njeru is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Steve Njeru was last updated on August 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.
# Dr. Steve Murimi Mathenge Njeru, OD, MS · NPI 1659993541
Optometrist provider in Columbus, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 13, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1659993541 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 13, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **State license:** OPT.006844 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD FL 5, Columbus, OH 43212-3153
- **Phone:** (614) 293-8116 · **Fax:** (614) 293-5315
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Bills Medicare through:** Osu Eye Physicians And Surgeons LLC (NPI 1861437923, Columbus, OH), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Ohio State University - College Of Optometry, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 28, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659993541) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.