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CHARLES F BITTEL III O.D.
NPI 1912112996
Optometrist in Fullerton, CA

Active since May 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 100, FULLERTON, CA 92835(714) 525-2375(714) 871-9280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Charles F Bittel Iii O.d. NPPES

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

CHARLES F BITTEL III O.D. (NPI 1912112996) is an individual optometrist in Fullerton, California, licensed in California (OPT 13002 TPA) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912112996
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES F BITTEL IIICredential: O.D.
Location Address270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 100Fullerton, CA 92835-2521
Mailing Address270 Laguna Rd, Suite 100Fullerton, CA 92835-2521 · (714) 525-2375 · Fax (714) 871-9280
Phone(714) 525-2375
Fax(714) 871-9280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1912112996 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 CA · OPT 13002 TPA
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.
270 LAGUNA RD, Fullerton, CA 92835
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherOPT 13002 TPACA · State License

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

Charles F Bittel Iii 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 ID1850460726
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080519000196
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

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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
20 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92835 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 9

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

DANIEL ALAN POTTER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 220
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 738-4200
BRILLIANT EYE CENTER
Ophthalmology
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 100
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 525-2375
DR. CARL HESS MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
270 LAGUNA RD, STE 220
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 773-9500
MARYANNE MARCOLIVIO O.D.
Optometrist
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 100
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 525-2375
DR. CLIFFORD M TERRY M.D.
Ophthalmology
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 100
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 525-2375
CARL A HESS MD A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 220
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 773-9500
PATRICIA ANN RYAN D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 200
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 871-7500
DR. MATTHEW H KIM M.D.
Ophthalmology
270 LAGUNA RD, SUITE 100
FULLERTON, CA 92835
Orange County (714) 525-2375

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 Charles Bittel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bittel is 1912112996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2007.

Where is Charles Bittel located?

Charles Bittel practices at 270 Laguna Rd Suite 100, Fullerton, CA 92835. The listed phone number is (714) 525-2375.

What is Charles Bittel's specialty?

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

Is Charles Bittel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Bittel 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 Charles Bittel 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 and Providence Health Plan list Charles Bittel 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 Charles Bittel was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.