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RICK NERO
NPI 1669214839
Optometrist in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since June 10, 2024PECOS Enrolled
353 N ACADEMY BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909(719) 574-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rick Nero NPPES

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

RICK NERO (NPI 1669214839) is an individual optometrist in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (OPT.0004029) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669214839
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICK NERO
Location Address353 N ACADEMY BLVDColorado Springs, CO 80909-6605
Mailing Address353 N Academy BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80909-6605 · (719) 574-3300
Phone(719) 574-3300
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1669214839 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 CO · OPT.0004029
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.
353 N ACADEMY BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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)

Rick Nero 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rick Nero reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Peak View Optometry Peterson, PLLC
3.2 mi
Optometrist
1030 E STEWART AVE BLDG 2017
Colorado Springs, CO 80914
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568064541 (719) 574-5252
Peak View Optometry Fort Carson, LLC
7.3 mi
Optometrist
6110 MARTINEZ ST
Fort Carson, CO 80913
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194327148 (719) 368-2446

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 80909 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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 6

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

DR. JORDAN LEE MAYHEW OD
Optometrist
353 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 574-3300
DR. JAMES DOUGLAS PALMER OD
Optometrist
353 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 574-3300
PEAK VIEW OPTOMETRY SOUTH, PLLC
Optometrist
353 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 574-3300
COLORADO VISION
Optometrist
353 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 574-3300
DR. NATE PATRICK AIGNER O.D.
Optometrist
353 N ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 559-2020
DR. HEATHER SANNER INC
Optometrist
353 N ACADEMY BLVD, INSIDE EYEGLASS WORLD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
El Paso County (719) 574-3300

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 Rick Nero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rick Nero is 1669214839. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2024.

Where is Rick Nero located?

Rick Nero practices at 353 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. The listed phone number is (719) 574-3300.

What is Rick Nero's specialty?

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

Is Rick Nero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rick Nero is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rick Nero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rick Nero reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Peak View Optometry Peterson, PLLC (Colorado Springs, CO) and Peak View Optometry Fort Carson, LLC (Fort Carson, CO). Each 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 Rick Nero's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rick Nero accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Rick Nero 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 Rick Nero was last updated on June 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.