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EYECARE SPECIALISTS
NPI 1689771289
Ophthalmology in Hastings, NE

Active since September 19, 2006
715 N KANSAS, SUITE 300, HASTINGS, NE 68901(402) 462-9009(402) 462-8090 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2020, Jun 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Eyecare Specialists NPPES

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

EYECARE SPECIALISTS (NPI 1689771289) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Hastings, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Paul James Dietze, Owner/operator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689771289
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameGEIGER & DIETZE OPHTHALMOLOGY
Location Address715 N KANSAS, SUITE 300Hastings, NE 68901-4452
Mailing Address715 N Kansas, Suite 300Hastings, NE 68901-4452 · (402) 462-9009 · Fax (402) 462-8090
Phone(402) 462-9009
Fax(402) 462-8090
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPaul James DietzeOwner/operator · (402) 462-9009
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1689771289 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
715 N KANSAS, Hastings, NE 68901
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Other Names 1

Other NameEyecare Specialists

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Eyecare Specialists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Eyecare Specialists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Kristi Stephenson, OD
Optometry
NPI 1609858620
715 N. KANSAS SUITE 300
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-9009
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Paul Dietze, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1073525838
715 N KANSAS AVE STE 300
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-9009
✔ PECOS1.0 mi

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

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 Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology's NPI number?

The NPI number for Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology is 1689771289. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Eyecare Specialists.

Where is Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology located?

Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology is located at 715 N Kansas Suite 300, Hastings, NE 68901. The listed phone number is (402) 462-9009.

What is Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska list Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology 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 Geiger & Dietze Ophthalmology was last updated on April 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.