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DENISE RENEE KNIEFEL O.D.
NPI 1720177108
Optometrist - Occupational Vision in Eagan, MN

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1340 DUCKWOOD DR, SUITE 14, EAGAN, MN 55123(651) 452-0344(651) 452-1564 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Mar 7, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Denise Renee Kniefel O.d. NPPES

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

DENISE RENEE KNIEFEL O.D. (NPI 1720177108) is an individual occupational vision provider in Eagan, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (2744000) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720177108
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WX0102X
Provider Legal NameDENISE RENEE KNIEFELCredential: O.D.
Location Address1340 DUCKWOOD DR, SUITE 14Eagan, MN 55123-2324
Mailing Address1340 Duckwood Dr, Suite 14Eagan, MN 55123-2324 · (651) 452-0344 · Fax (651) 452-1564
Phone(651) 452-0344
Fax(651) 452-1564
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1720177108 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Occupational VisionEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WX0102X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 2744000
Definition
Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License 2744000 (MN)
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 2744000 (MN)
Also ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License 2744000 (MN)
Also ListedOptometrist · Sports VisionTaxonomy 152WS0006X · License 2744000 (MN)

Other Identifiers 6

OtherHP29343MN · Health Partners
OtherXX1901021029MN · Preferred One
Other123760MN · Ucare
Other2212026MN · Medica
Other02S60KNMN · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other858115MN · America's Ppo

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Denise Renee Kniefel O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022148303
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100612000099
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
43 services43 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
30 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
26 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55123 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 7

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

STEVEN JAY LUSCH O.D.
Optometrist (Occupational Vision)
1340 DUCKWOOD DR, SUITE 14
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 452-0344
FAMILY & COSMETIC GENTLE DENTISTRY, LTD
Dentist (General Practice)
1340 DUCKWOOD DR
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 209-9999
MATTHEW WILLIAM GRANGE O.D.
Optometrist (Occupational Vision)
1340 DUCKWOOD DR, SUITE 14
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 452-0344
MICHAEL JAMES HARRISON DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1340 DUCKWOOD DR
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 209-9999
RUSSELL N OSNES OD & ASSOCIATES PA
Optometrist
1340 DUCKWOOD DR, SUITE 14
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 452-0344
DR. CASEY ALAN CHANTELOIS D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1340 DUCKWOOD DR
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 209-9999
RUSSELL NATHANIEL OSNES O.D.
Optometrist
1340 DUCKWOOD DR, SUITE 14
EAGAN, MN 55123
Dakota County (651) 452-0344

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 Denise Kniefel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Denise Kniefel is 1720177108. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Denise Kniefel located?

Denise Kniefel practices at 1340 Duckwood Dr Suite 14, Eagan, MN 55123. The listed phone number is (651) 452-0344.

What is Denise Kniefel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Occupational Vision, with taxonomy code 152WX0102X.

Is Denise Kniefel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Denise Kniefel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Denise Kniefel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, HealthPartners and Medica and 1 other insurer list Denise Kniefel 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 Denise Kniefel was last updated on September 11, 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.