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DR. MARK HOWARD RINKOV OD
NPI 1720007875
Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
81 E GAY STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 224-2414(614) 224-5916 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Mark Howard Rinkov Od NPPES

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

DR. MARK HOWARD RINKOV OD (NPI 1720007875) is an individual optometrist in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (3085) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720007875
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK HOWARD RINKOVCredential: OD
Location Address81 E GAY STREETColumbus, OH 43215-3103
Mailing Address81 E Gay StreetColumbus, OH 43215-3103 · (614) 224-2414 · Fax (614) 224-5916
Phone(614) 224-2414
Fax(614) 224-5916
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2017
✔ NPI 1720007875 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 OH · 3085
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.
81 E GAY STREET, Columbus, OH 43215
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT46913
Medicaid0214780OH
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedRI0441957OH

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. Mark Howard Rinkov Od 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Mark Rinkov reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc
63 mi
Optometrist
5283 CORNERSTONE NORTH BLVD
Centerville, OH 45440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073917597 (937) 848-6601

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 43215 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

DR MARK H RINKOV INC
Optometrist
81 E GAY STREET
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 224-2414

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 Mark Rinkov's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Rinkov is 1720007875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Mark Rinkov located?

Mark Rinkov practices at 81 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (614) 224-2414.

What is Mark Rinkov's specialty?

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

Is Mark Rinkov enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Rinkov is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Mark Rinkov's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mark Rinkov reassigns Medicare benefits to Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc (Centerville, OH). 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 Mark Rinkov's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Rinkov was last updated on February 16, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.