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DR. TYLER KENNETH BAARS OD
NPI 1861747305
Optometrist in Mpls, MN

Active since July 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2405 HENNEPIN AVE, MPLS, MN 55405(612) 584-4142(612) 584-4147 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2020, Nov 28, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Tyler Kenneth Baars Od NPPES

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

DR. TYLER KENNETH BAARS OD (NPI 1861747305) is an individual optometrist in Mpls, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (MN3432) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861747305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TYLER KENNETH BAARSCredential: OD
Location Address2405 HENNEPIN AVEMpls, MN 55405-2606
Mailing Address2405 Hennepin AveMpls, MN 55405-2606 · (612) 584-4142 · Fax (612) 584-4147
Phone(612) 584-4142
Fax(612) 584-4147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1861747305 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 MN · MN3432✔ Licensed in IL · 046010599✔ Licensed in MN · 3432
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.
2405 HENNEPIN AVE, Mpls, MN 55405
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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. Tyler Kenneth Baars Od 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 ID2668608191
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170713003526
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 55405 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SPECTACLE SHOPPE INC.
Optometrist
2405 HENNEPIN AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405
Hennepin County (612) 584-4142

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 Tyler Baars's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tyler Baars is 1861747305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2012.

Where is Tyler Baars located?

Tyler Baars practices at 2405 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, MN 55405. The listed phone number is (612) 584-4142.

What is Tyler Baars's specialty?

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

Is Tyler Baars enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tyler Baars 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 Tyler Baars 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, HealthPartners and Medica list Tyler Baars 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 Tyler Baars was last updated on December 4, 2020. 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.