DR. DONALD WAYNE VANARSDALE O.D.
NPI 1982749321
Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since February 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6160 SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 102, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 894-0100(423) 894-0033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Donald Wayne Vanarsdale O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DONALD WAYNE VANARSDALE O.D. (NPI 1982749321) is an individual optometrist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (OD-556-T) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982749321
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD WAYNE VANARSDALECredential: O.D.
Location Address6160 SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 102Chattanooga, TN 37421-7213
Mailing Address6160 Shallowford Rd, Suite 102Chattanooga, TN 37421-7213 · (423) 894-0100 · Fax (423) 894-0033
Fax(423) 894-0033
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2009
NPI 1982749321 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 TN · OD-556-T
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.
6160 SHALLOWFORD RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINT61152TN
Medicare PIN35937291TN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Donald Wayne Vanarsdale 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 ID5597829622
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090204000098
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.
78 services74 patients
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.
46 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
6160 SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 103
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

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 Donald Vanarsdale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Vanarsdale is 1982749321. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2007.

Where is Donald Vanarsdale located?

Donald Vanarsdale practices at 6160 Shallowford Rd Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 894-0100.

What is Donald Vanarsdale's specialty?

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

Is Donald Vanarsdale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Vanarsdale 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 Donald Vanarsdale 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 3 other insurers list Donald Vanarsdale 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 Donald Vanarsdale was last updated on March 6, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.