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DR. CLAUDIA L CHAVEZ O.D.
NPI 1881655645
Optometrist in Hernando, FL

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2629 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD, HERNANDO, FL 34442(352) 527-2775 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Dec 28, 2017, Dec 7, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Claudia L Chavez O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CLAUDIA L CHAVEZ O.D. (NPI 1881655645) is an individual optometrist in Hernando, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC3787) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Palm Harbor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881655645
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CLAUDIA L CHAVEZCredential: O.D.
Location Address2629 N FOREST RIDGE BLVDHernando, FL 34442-5123
Mailing Address2312 Hannah Way SDunedin, FL 34698-9453 · (727) 641-7485 · Fax (727) 771-1920
Phone(352) 527-2775
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1881655645 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 FL · OPC3787✔ Licensed in NH · 0742
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.
2629 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD, Hernando, FL 34442
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 133279 US Highway 19 NPalm Harbor, FL 34684-3153 · Phone (727) 789-5428 · Fax (727) 789-5333

Other Identifiers 4

Other7052609FL · Aetna Provider Id
Medicaid620979300FL
Other3759970FL · Cigna Provider Id
Other68155FL · Bcbs-florida Provider Id

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. Claudia L Chavez O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Claudia Chavez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Samuel J Teske Od PA
54 mi
Optometrist
19070 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
Tampa, FL 33647
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073807962 (813) 632-2020
West Florida Ophthalmology Inc
61 mi
Ophthalmology
3155 CURLEW RD
Oldsmar, FL 34677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104850122 (727) 216-2020

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 34442 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 3

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

ALEXANDER JONATHAN DOYLE
Hearing Instrument Specialist
2629 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD
HERNANDO, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 726-9545
MYEYEDR. OPTOMETRY OF FLORIDA, LLC
Optometrist
2629 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD
HERNANDO, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 527-2775
DR. MARK CLINTON ROGERS D.D.S.,M.A.G.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
2629 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD
HERNANDO, FL 34442
Citrus County (352) 746-9111

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 Claudia Chavez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claudia Chavez is 1881655645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006.

Where is Claudia Chavez located?

Claudia Chavez practices at 2629 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Hernando, FL 34442. The listed phone number is (352) 527-2775.

What is Claudia Chavez's specialty?

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

Is Claudia Chavez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claudia Chavez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Claudia Chavez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Claudia Chavez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Samuel J Teske Od PA (Tampa, FL) and West Florida Ophthalmology Inc (Oldsmar, FL). 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 Claudia Chavez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Claudia Chavez 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 11 other insurers list Claudia Chavez 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 Claudia Chavez was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.