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RIVERTOWN EYE CARE PA
NPI 1801819941
Optometrist in Hastings, MN

Active since July 26, 2006CLIA 24D2113907 · Waiver
1011 N FRONTAGE RD, HASTINGS, MN 55033(651) 437-5469(651) 437-2910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2022, Jul 29, 2020, Nov 7, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Rivertown Eye Care Pa NPPES

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

RIVERTOWN EYE CARE PA (NPI 1801819941), doing business as Joseph Slapnicher O.d. P.a., is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hastings, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 1, 2028 and lists Eric Robert Slapnicher, President/owner/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801819941
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameRIVERTOWN EYE CARE PA
Location Address1011 N FRONTAGE RDHastings, MN 55033-2662
Mailing Address1011 N Frontage RdHastings, MN 55033-2662 · (651) 437-5469 · Fax (651) 437-2910
Phone(651) 437-5469
Fax(651) 437-2910
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEric Robert SlapnicherPresident/owner/ceo · (651) 437-5469
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1801819941 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X
1011 N FRONTAGE RD, Hastings, MN 55033
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Other Names 2

Former Legal Business NameJoseph Slapnicher O.d. P.a.
Doing Business AsRivertown Eye Care

Other Identifiers 6

Other3C781RIMN · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other96402MN · Preferred One
Other2115746MN · Medica
Medicaid478075200MN
Other442MN · Healthpartners
Other56636SLMN · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica.Insurance ›

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 24D2113907

Rivertown Eye Care · Hastings, MN
Active · expires Jun 1, 2028
CLIA Number24D2113907
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 2, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 1, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJoseph Slapnicher
Laboratory Phone(651) 437-5469
Laboratory LocationRivertown Eye Care1011 North Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Rivertown Eye Care carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Rivertown Eye Care

DMEPOS supplier · Hastings, MNOperated by Rivertown Eye Care PA
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Rivertown Eye Care agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20678123
Medicare Participant SinceOctober 1, 1984
Supplier Location1011 N Frontage RdHastings, MN 55033
Phone(651) 437-5469
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. DENA L MCGREE O.D.
Optometrist
1011 N FRONTAGE RD
HASTINGS, MN 55033
Dakota County (651) 437-7549
DR. BERTRAND A KOLLES O.D.
Optometrist
1011 N FRONTAGE RD
HASTINGS, MN 55033
Dakota County (651) 437-5469
DR. ERIC ROBERT SLAPNICHER O.D.
Optometrist
1011 N FRONTAGE RD
HASTINGS, MN 55033
Dakota County (651) 437-5469
DR. JOSEPH MICHAEL SLAPNICHER O.D.
Optometrist
1011 N FRONTAGE RD
HASTINGS, MN 55033
Dakota County (651) 437-5469

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 Rivertown Eye Care PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rivertown Eye Care PA is 1801819941. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Rivertown Eye Care. The provider was formerly known as Joseph Slapnicher O.D. P.A..

Where is Rivertown Eye Care PA located?

Rivertown Eye Care PA is located at 1011 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, MN 55033. The listed phone number is (651) 437-5469.

What is Rivertown Eye Care PA's specialty?

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

Does Rivertown Eye Care PA accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Rivertown Eye Care accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Rivertown Eye Care PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 24D2113907) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 1, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Rivertown Eye Care PA accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Rivertown Eye Care PA 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 Rivertown Eye Care PA was last updated on September 13, 2022. 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.