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NICHOLS OPTICAL INC
NPI 1679558712
Optometrist in Traverse City, MI

Active since December 13, 2005
336 W FRONT ST, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684(231) 941-7788(231) 941-0893 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Nichols Optical Inc NPPES

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

NICHOLS OPTICAL INC (NPI 1679558712) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Traverse City, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. The organization lists Lori A Wirth, General Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679558712
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameNICHOLS OPTICAL INC
Location Address336 W FRONT STTraverse City, MI 49684-2204
Mailing Address336 W Front StTraverse City, MI 49684-2204 · (231) 941-7788 · Fax (231) 941-0893
Phone(231) 941-7788
Fax(231) 941-0893
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLori A WirthGeneral Manager · (231) 941-7788
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2012
✔ NPI 1679558712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X
336 W FRONT ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0B87610

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Traverse Vision carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Traverse Vision

DMEPOS supplier · Traverse City, MIOperated by Nichols Optical Inc
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Traverse Vision agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20670917
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1994
Supplier Location336 W Front StTraverse City, MI 49684
Phone(231) 941-7788
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NICHOLS OPTICAL INC
Eyewear Supplier
336 W FRONT ST
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Grand Traverse County (231) 941-5440

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 Nichols Optical Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nichols Optical Inc is 1679558712. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2005.

Where is Nichols Optical Inc located?

Nichols Optical Inc is located at 336 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684. The listed phone number is (231) 941-7788.

What is Nichols Optical Inc's specialty?

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

Does Nichols Optical Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Traverse Vision accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Nichols Optical Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Nichols Optical Inc 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 Nichols Optical Inc was last updated on May 10, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.