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NILA WELKER O.D.
NPI 1730230525
Optometrist in Sacramento, CA

Active since January 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
515 L ST, DOWNTOWN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER #A1024, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814(916) 554-1080(916) 554-1088 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Nila Welker O.d. NPPES

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

NILA WELKER O.D. (NPI 1730230525) is an individual optometrist in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (100005) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730230525
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameNILA WELKERCredential: O.D.
Location Address515 L ST, DOWNTOWN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER #A1024Sacramento, CA 95814-3340
Mailing Address8709 Spring House WayElk Grove, CA 95624-1231 · (916) 681-3500 · Fax (916) 554-1088
Phone(916) 554-1080
Fax(916) 554-1088
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1730230525 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 CA · 100005
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.
515 L ST, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU39836CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedSDO100051CA

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 Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Nila Welker 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 ID4789584509
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040109000363
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 Nila Welker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Healthy Eyes Optometry Inc
20 mi
Optometrist
2690 E BIDWELL ST, STE 500
Folsom, CA 95630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316135759 (916) 983-6838

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 95814 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

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 Nila Welker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nila Welker is 1730230525. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007.

Where is Nila Welker located?

Nila Welker practices at 515 L St Downtown Plaza Shopping Center #a1024, Sacramento, CA 95814. The listed phone number is (916) 554-1080.

What is Nila Welker's specialty?

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

Is Nila Welker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nila Welker 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 organization bills Medicare for Nila Welker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nila Welker reassigns Medicare benefits to Healthy Eyes Optometry Inc (Folsom, CA). 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 Nila Welker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nila Welker accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Nila Welker 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 Nila Welker was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.