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DR. AFROUZ ALAI O.D
NPI 1861920266
Optometrist in Cottage Grove, MN

Active since May 30, 2017PECOS Enrolled
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016(651) 846-2836 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2024, May 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Afrouz Alai O.d NPPES

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

DR. AFROUZ ALAI O.D (NPI 1861920266) is an individual optometrist in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (3907) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Paul, and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861920266
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AFROUZ ALAICredential: O.D
Location Address9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD SCottage Grove, MN 55016-4030
Mailing Address9300 E Point Douglas Rd SCottage Grove, MN 55016-4030 · (651) 846-2836
Phone(651) 846-2836
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2024
✔ NPI 1861920266 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 MN · 3907
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.
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11644 Robert St SSaint Paul, MN 55118-3918 · Phone (651) 453-9677

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Afrouz Alai O.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8820565013
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260424001626
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Afrouz Alai reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fifth Optometric Care Of California
1,523 mi
Optometrist
5535 CALLOWAY DR # 100
Bakersfield, CA 93312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184453227 (661) 589-9870
Total Vision PC
1,526 mi
Optometrist
11717 BERNARDO PLAZA CT STE 105
San Diego, CA 92128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356813711 (858) 487-5555

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55016 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 5

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

OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS LLC
Optometrist
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
Washington County (651) 846-2836
NICOLE LAY KRUSCHKE PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
Washington County (651) 846-2834
KAELEY DAWN WILLS
Pharmacist
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
Washington County (651) 846-2834
WALMART INC.
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
Washington County (651) 846-2834
HILARY NDIFOR
Pharmacist
9300 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
Washington County (651) 846-2834

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 Afrouz Alai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Afrouz Alai is 1861920266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2017.

Where is Afrouz Alai located?

Afrouz Alai practices at 9300 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016. The listed phone number is (651) 846-2836.

What is Afrouz Alai's specialty?

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

Is Afrouz Alai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Afrouz Alai is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Afrouz Alai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Afrouz Alai reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Fifth Optometric Care Of California (Bakersfield, CA) and Total Vision PC (San Diego, CA). Each 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 Afrouz Alai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Afrouz Alai accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Afrouz Alai 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 Afrouz Alai was last updated on April 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.