DR. KEVIN JOSEPH KARTESZ O.D.
NPI 1699869040
Optometrist in Bradford, PA

Q: What is Kevin Kartesz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Kartesz is 1699869040. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Q: What is Kevin Kartesz'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 Kevin Kartesz was last updated on November 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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 October 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled

23 KENNEDY ST STE 301, BRADFORD, PA 16701(814) 989-2010(814) 989-2011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Dr. Kevin Joseph Kartesz O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN JOSEPH KARTESZ O.D. (NPI 1699869040) is an individual optometrist in Bradford, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG002445) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699869040

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN JOSEPH KARTESZCredential: O.D.

Location Address23 KENNEDY ST STE 301Bradford, PA 16701-2065

Mailing Address23 Kennedy St Ste 301Bradford, PA 16701-2065 · (814) 989-2010 · Fax (814) 989-2011

Phone(814) 989-2010

Fax(814) 989-2011

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2025

NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1699869040 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 PA · OEG002445

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.

23 KENNEDY ST STE 301, Bradford, PA 16701

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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 Blue Shield of Wyoming 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. Kevin Joseph Kartesz O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3971005489

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250904003380

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 Kevin Kartesz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kartesz Family Vision LLC

Same address

Optometrist

23 KENNEDY ST STE 301
Bradford, PA 16701

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment

NPI 1457178923 (814) 989-2010

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 16701 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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

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

KARTESZ FAMILY VISION LLC

Optometrist

23 KENNEDY ST STE 301
BRADFORD, PA 16701

McKean County (814) 989-2010

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 Kevin Kartesz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Kartesz is 1699869040. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Kevin Kartesz located?

Kevin Kartesz practices at 23 Kennedy St Ste 301, Bradford, PA 16701. The listed phone number is (814) 989-2010.

What is Kevin Kartesz's specialty?

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

Is Kevin Kartesz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Kartesz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kevin Kartesz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kevin Kartesz reassigns Medicare benefits to Kartesz Family Vision LLC (Bradford, PA). 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 Kevin Kartesz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kevin Kartesz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware and 8 other insurers list Kevin Kartesz 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 Kevin Kartesz was last updated on November 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.