ASSOCIATES IN EYECARE
NPI 1861066920
Optometrist in Baxter, MN

Active since May 13, 2021
14453 EDGEWOOD DR, BAXTER, MN 56425(218) 829-1789(218) 829-1780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Associates In Eyecare NPPES

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

ASSOCIATES IN EYECARE (NPI 1861066920) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Baxter, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Daniel Benjamin Clayton, Owner/optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861066920
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameASSOCIATES IN EYECARE
Location Address14453 EDGEWOOD DRBaxter, MN 56425-8459
Mailing Address14453 Edgewood DrBaxter, MN 56425-8459 · (218) 829-1789 · Fax (218) 829-1780
Fax(218) 829-1780
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDaniel Benjamin ClaytonOwner/optometrist · (701) 567-3814
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1861066920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
14453 EDGEWOOD DR, Baxter, MN 56425

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1424 Barclay AvePine River, MN 56474-1603 · Phone (218) 587-2020
Location 25457 City Hall StNisswa, MN 56468-2478 · Phone (218) 963-2020

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1124035191MN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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)

Associates In Eyecare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Associates In Eyecare, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Optometry
NPI 1205801032
14453 EDGEWOOD DR
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 829-1789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1477862555
14453 EDGEWOOD DR
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 829-1789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1023343100
ONE 3RD AVENUE NE
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 546-5108
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Associates In Eyecare carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Associates In Eyecare

DMEPOS supplier · Baxter, MN
✔

Accepts Medicare assignment

Associates In Eyecare 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)20405435
Medicare Participant SinceJuly 1, 2021
Supplier Location14453 Edgewood DrBaxter, MN 56425
Supplier Specialties
Optician

Medicare Product Categories

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

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 Associates In Eyecare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Associates In Eyecare is 1861066920. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2021.

Where is Associates In Eyecare located?

Associates In Eyecare is located at 14453 Edgewood Dr, Baxter, MN 56425. The listed phone number is (218) 829-1789.

What is Associates In Eyecare's specialty?

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

Is Associates In Eyecare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Associates In Eyecare is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Associates In Eyecare?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Associates In Eyecare. 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 Associates In Eyecare accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

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

What insurance does Associates In Eyecare 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Associates In Eyecare 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 Associates In Eyecare was last updated on May 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.