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DR. MICHAEL CHRISTIAN STURM O.D.
NPI 1780815076
Optometrist in Kayenta, AZ

Active since August 04, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
KAYENTA HEALTH CENTER, HIGHWAY 163, BUILDING KA-2010, KAYENTA, AZ 86033(928) 697-4161(928) 697-4163 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Christian Sturm O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL CHRISTIAN STURM O.D. (NPI 1780815076) is an individual optometrist in Kayenta, Arizona, licensed in Colorado (2740) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780815076
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL CHRISTIAN STURMCredential: O.D.
Location AddressKAYENTA HEALTH CENTER, HIGHWAY 163, BUILDING KA-2010Kayenta, AZ 86033
Mailing AddressPo Box 368, Attn: Eye ClinicKayenta, AZ 86033-0368 · (928) 697-4161 · Fax (928) 697-4163
Phone(928) 697-4161
Fax(928) 697-4163
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2009
✔ NPI 1780815076 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 CO · 2740
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.
KAYENTA HEALTH CENTER, HIGHWAY 163, Kayenta, AZ 86033
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid060012AZ
Medicare OSCAR/certification030073AZ
Medicare PINHSZ045AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Christian Sturm 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 ID1759566714
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110506000456
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
79 services67 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86033 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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 Michael Sturm's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Sturm is 1780815076. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2009.

Where is Michael Sturm located?

Michael Sturm practices at Kayenta Health Center, Highway 163 Building Ka-2010, Kayenta, AZ 86033. The listed phone number is (928) 697-4161.

What is Michael Sturm's specialty?

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

Is Michael Sturm enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Sturm 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.

What insurance does Michael Sturm accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Michael Sturm 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 Michael Sturm was last updated on September 9, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.