DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NEEDHAM OD
NPI 1942720628
Optometrist in East Aurora, NY

Q: What is Christopher Needham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Needham is 1942720628. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2017.

Q: What is Christopher Needham's specialty?

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

Active since June 22, 2017PECOS Enrolled

323 MAIN ST, EAST AURORA, NY 14052(716) 655-3225(716) 655-5280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 23, 2021, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Christopher Michael Needham Od NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NEEDHAM OD (NPI 1942720628) is an individual optometrist in East Aurora, New York, licensed in New York (TUV008624) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern Univ College Of Dental Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942720628

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NEEDHAMCredential: OD

Location Address323 MAIN STEast Aurora, NY 14052-1636

Mailing Address6 Old Mill RunDepew, NY 14043-5008 · (716) 668-4177

Phone(716) 655-3225

Fax(716) 655-5280

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSNova Southeastern Univ College Of Dental MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 22, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 23, 2021

✔ NPI 1942720628 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 NY · TUV008624

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.

323 MAIN ST, East Aurora, NY 14052

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Christopher Michael Needham Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8820368632

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170726002349

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 complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

18 services18 patients

Photography of the retina 92250

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14052 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 $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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 2

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

BUFFALO EYE OPTOMETRY PLLC

Optometrist

323 MAIN ST
EAST AURORA, NY 14052

Erie County (716) 655-3225

COUNCIL OPTICIANS OF EAST AURORA

Eyewear Supplier

323 MAIN ST
EAST AURORA, NY 14052

Erie County (716) 655-3225

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 Christopher Needham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Needham is 1942720628. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2017.

Where is Christopher Needham located?

Christopher Needham practices at 323 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052. The listed phone number is (716) 655-3225.

What is Christopher Needham's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Needham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Needham is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Christopher Needham accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Christopher Needham 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 Christopher Needham was last updated on November 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.