INDEPENDENT EYES LLC
NPI 1760834162
Clinic/Center in Rapid City, SD

Active since July 08, 2016CLIA 43D2275418 · Waiver
808 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD, RAPID CITY, SD 57701(605) 343-6617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Independent Eyes Llc NPPES

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

INDEPENDENT EYES LLC (NPI 1760834162) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinic/center in Rapid City, South Dakota and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 22, 2027 and lists Sarah Kay Kuipers, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760834162
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261Q00000X
Legal Business NameINDEPENDENT EYES LLC
Location Address808 MOUNT RUSHMORE RDRapid City, SD 57701-3603
Mailing Address808 Mount Rushmore RdRapid City, SD 57701-3603
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSarah Kay KuipersOptometrist · (605) 343-6617
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1760834162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/CenterAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in SD · 729
Definition
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).
808 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD, Rapid City, SD 57701

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Independent Eyes Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Independent Eyes LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Optometry
NPI 1902256738
808 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-6617
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1073822169
808 MOUNT RUSHMORE RD
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 719-9489
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1326040361
5001 SERGEANT RD SUITE 45
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 224-4600
✔ PECOS365 mi
Optometry
NPI 1609128941
4341 TUDOR CENTRE DR STE 200
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 729-8500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,220 mi

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

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 43D2275418

Independent Eyes · Rapid City, SD
Active · expires Jan 22, 2027
CLIA Number43D2275418
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSarah Kuipers
Laboratory Phone(605) 719-9489
Laboratory LocationIndependent Eyes808 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Independent Eyes LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Independent Eyes LLC is 1760834162. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2016.

Where is Independent Eyes LLC located?

Independent Eyes LLC is located at 808 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701. The listed phone number is (605) 343-6617.

What is Independent Eyes LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

Is Independent Eyes LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Independent Eyes LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Independent Eyes LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Independent Eyes LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Independent Eyes LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 43D2275418) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Independent Eyes LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Independent Eyes LLC 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 Independent Eyes LLC was last updated on July 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.