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DR. E. RUSSELL DRESSEN JR. O.D.
NPI 1891851218
Optometrist in Abilene, TX

Active since December 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
942 HICKORY ST, ABILENE, TX 79601(325) 677-6331(325) 677-3112 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. E. Russell Dressen Jr. O.d. NPPES

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

DR. E. RUSSELL DRESSEN JR. O.D. (NPI 1891851218) is an individual optometrist in Abilene, Texas, licensed in Texas (2170TG) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891851218
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. E. RUSSELL DRESSEN JR.Credential: O.D.
Location Address942 HICKORY STAbilene, TX 79601-4104
Mailing AddressPo Box 2994Abilene, TX 79604-2994 · (325) 677-6331 · Fax (325) 677-3112
Phone(325) 677-6331
Fax(325) 677-3112
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 2016
✔ NPI 1891851218 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 TX · 2170TG
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.
942 HICKORY ST, Abilene, TX 79601
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0898000001TX
Medicare UPINT13065TX
Medicaid121611101TX
OtherDR82491ETX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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. E. Russell Dressen Jr. O.d. 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 ID7810130465
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130829000093
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
132 services132 patients
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 92002
A new patient problem-focused exam of the visual system is a basic evaluation of your eyes and vision. It includes checking your eye movements, visual acuity, and general eye health. It helps detect any potential issues early for timely treatment.
34 services34 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79601 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

E. RUSSELL DRESSEN, JR. OD
Optometrist
942 HICKORY ST
ABILENE, TX 79601
Jones County (325) 677-6331

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 E. Dressen's NPI number?

The NPI number for E. Dressen is 1891851218. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2006.

Where is E. Dressen located?

E. Dressen practices at 942 Hickory St, Abilene, TX 79601. The listed phone number is (325) 677-6331.

What is E. Dressen's specialty?

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

Is E. Dressen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. E. Dressen 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 E. Dressen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 3 other insurers list E. Dressen 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 E. Dressen was last updated on May 24, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.