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ROBERT JAY FLECKENSTEIN OD
NPI 1730129131
Optometrist in Eagle River, AK

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
16331 HERITAGE PL, SUITE 104, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577(907) 694-2511(907) 600-1257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Robert Jay Fleckenstein Od NPPES

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

ROBERT JAY FLECKENSTEIN OD (NPI 1730129131) is an individual optometrist in Eagle River, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (183) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pacific University - College Of Optometry (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730129131
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT JAY FLECKENSTEINCredential: OD
Location Address16331 HERITAGE PL, SUITE 104Eagle River, AK 99577-7714
Mailing Address16331 Heritage Pl, Suite 104Eagle River, AK 99577-7714 · (907) 694-2511 · Fax (907) 694-3900
Phone(907) 694-2511
Fax(907) 600-1257
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPacific University - College Of OptometryGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1730129131 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 AK · 183
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.
16331 HERITAGE PL, Eagle River, AK 99577
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1023271AK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Jay Fleckenstein Od 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 ID2466494976
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050602000113
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Fleckenstein reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Eagle River Vision Clinic Inc
Same address
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
16331 HERITAGE PL, SUITE 104
Eagle River, AK 99577
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558301945 (907) 694-2511
Eye Care Associates Of Sc LLC
3,477 mi
Optometrist
506-A OLD LEXINGTON HWY
Chapin, SC 29036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679046569 (843) 851-1037

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Microfluid analysis of tears 83861
Microfluid analysis of tears involves collecting a small tear sample to examine its composition. This procedure can help detect health issues like dry eye disease, inflammation, or other eye conditions. It's a non-invasive, painless method for monitoring eye health.
830 services405 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.
462 services430 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
256 services153 patients
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.
194 services193 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.
134 services88 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
104 services76 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99577 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
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

7.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality15
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
17%134 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
26%42 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
29%69 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
87%2,520 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%255 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
12%25 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
6%2,264 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
92%2,264 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 0% · 410 patients
0%410 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
58%71 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
53%2,264 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%2,264 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

JOSEPH FULLERTON ANDERSON D.C.
Chiropractor
16331 HERITAGE PL, SUITE 101
EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
Anchorage Municipality (907) 694-8881
DR. LEVI MARC PORTER O.D.
Optometrist
16331 HERITAGE PL, STE 104
EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
Anchorage Municipality (907) 753-7515
EAGLE RIVER VISION CLINIC INC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
16331 HERITAGE PL, SUITE 104
EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
Anchorage Municipality (907) 694-2511

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 Robert Fleckenstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Fleckenstein is 1730129131. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Robert Fleckenstein located?

Robert Fleckenstein practices at 16331 Heritage Pl Suite 104, Eagle River, AK 99577. The listed phone number is (907) 694-2511.

What is Robert Fleckenstein's specialty?

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

Is Robert Fleckenstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Fleckenstein 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Fleckenstein's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Fleckenstein reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Eagle River Vision Clinic Inc (Eagle River, AK) and Eye Care Associates Of Sc LLC (Chapin, SC). Each 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 Robert Fleckenstein's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Fleckenstein accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Robert Fleckenstein 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 Robert Fleckenstein was last updated on June 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.