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LVCTR PLLC
NPI 1720385263
Optometrist in Grand Forks, ND

Active since February 18, 2011CLIA 35D2091327 · Waiver
2900 S COLUMBIA RD, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201(701) 746-6745(701) 746-6961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Lvctr Pllc NPPES

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

LVCTR PLLC (NPI 1720385263), doing business as Lifetime Vision Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Grand Forks, North Dakota and active in the NPI registry since February 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 10, 2027 and lists Jeffery B Yunker, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720385263
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameLVCTR PLLC
Location Address2900 S COLUMBIA RDGrand Forks, ND 58201-6070
Mailing Address2900 S Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201-6070 · (701) 746-6745 · Fax (701) 746-6961
Phone(701) 746-6745
Fax(701) 746-6961
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJeffery B YunkerOwner · (701) 746-6745
Enumeration DateFebruary 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1720385263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
2900 S COLUMBIA RD, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLifetime Vision Center

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 Blue Shield of North Dakota, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Medica and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 35D2091327

Lvctr, PC Dba Lifetime Vision Center · Grand Forks, ND
Active · expires Feb 10, 2027
CLIA Number35D2091327
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJeffrey B. Yunker
Laboratory Phone(701) 746-6745
Laboratory LocationLvctr, PC Dba Lifetime Vision Center2900 S Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Lifetime Vision Center carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Lifetime Vision Center

DMEPOS supplier · Grand Forks, NDOperated by Lvctr PC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Lifetime Vision Center 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)20531657
Medicare Participant SinceMarch 7, 2011
Supplier Location2900 S Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201
Phone(701) 746-6745
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. KARI TORKELSON O.D.
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745
LIFETIME VISION CENTER, LLC
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745
JEFFERY YUNKER O.D.
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745
DR. SUSAN M SAFRATOWICH O.D.
Optometrist
2900 S COLUMBIA RD
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Grand Forks County (701) 746-6745

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 Lvctr PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lvctr PLLC is 1720385263. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 18, 2011. The provider is doing business as Lifetime Vision Center.

Where is Lvctr PLLC located?

Lvctr PLLC is located at 2900 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201. The listed phone number is (701) 746-6745.

What is Lvctr PLLC's specialty?

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

Does Lvctr PLLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Lifetime Vision Center accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Lvctr PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 35D2091327) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 10, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Lvctr PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Lvctr PLLC 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 Lvctr PLLC was last updated on January 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.