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DR. RITA EVELYN NIYIGENA O.D.
NPI 1770913915
Optometrist in Washington, DC

Active since November 26, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1345 SOUTH CAPITOL ST SW #412, WASHINGTON, DC 20003(616) 485-1875 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Rita Evelyn Niyigena O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RITA EVELYN NIYIGENA O.D. (NPI 1770913915) is an individual optometrist in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in Maryland (TA2511) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770913915
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RITA EVELYN NIYIGENACredential: O.D.
Location Address1345 SOUTH CAPITOL ST SW #412Washington, DC 20003-3579
Mailing Address1345 S Capitol St Sw Apt 412Washington, DC 20003-3579 · (616) 485-1875
Phone(616) 485-1875
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1770913915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · TA2511✔ Licensed in FL · TPOP211✔ Licensed in VA · 0618002290✔ Licensed in DC · OPT1000314
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.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Rita Evelyn Niyigena O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20003 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 Rita Niyigena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Niyigena is 1770913915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 26, 2013.

Where is Rita Niyigena located?

Rita Niyigena practices at 1345 South Capitol St SW #412, Washington, DC 20003. The listed phone number is (616) 485-1875.

What is Rita Niyigena's specialty?

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

Is Rita Niyigena enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Niyigena is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Rita Niyigena accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 6 other insurers list Rita Niyigena 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 Rita Niyigena was last updated on June 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.