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DEPENDABLE EYE CARE INC
NPI 1720004203
Optometrist in Chestertown, MD

Active since July 15, 2006
916 WASHINGTON AVE, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620(410) 778-0094(410) 778-3454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dependable Eye Care Inc NPPES

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

DEPENDABLE EYE CARE INC (NPI 1720004203) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Chestertown, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Linda R Keating, Owner Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720004203
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDEPENDABLE EYE CARE INC
Location Address916 WASHINGTON AVEChestertown, MD 21620
Mailing AddressPo Box 612, 916 Washington AveChestertown, MD 21620 · (410) 778-0094 · Fax (410) 778-3454
Phone(410) 778-0094
Fax(410) 778-3454
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLinda R KeatingOwner Vice President · (410) 778-0094
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2012
✔ NPI 1720004203 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 MD · 14210276TRADER
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.
916 WASHINGTON AVE, Chestertown, MD 21620
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified024NMD
Other217BDEMD · Bsmd
Medicaid406118700MD
OtherJ989MD · Bsdc

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dependable Eye Care Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Dependable Eye Care Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Michael Robin, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1447396700
10176 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE SUITE 113
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 461-7012
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Dependable Eye Care Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Dependable Eye Care Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Chestertown, MD
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Dependable Eye Care Inc 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)20586317
Medicare Participant SinceDecember 7, 2004
Supplier Location916 Washington AveChestertown, MD 21620
Phone(410) 778-0094
Supplier Specialties
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.

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 Dependable Eye Care Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dependable Eye Care Inc is 1720004203. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2006.

Where is Dependable Eye Care Inc located?

Dependable Eye Care Inc is located at 916 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620. The listed phone number is (410) 778-0094.

What is Dependable Eye Care Inc's specialty?

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

Is Dependable Eye Care Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dependable Eye Care Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dependable Eye Care Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Dependable Eye Care Inc. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dependable Eye Care Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

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

What insurance does Dependable Eye Care Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Dependable Eye Care 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 Dependable Eye Care Inc was last updated on January 3, 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.