DR. DENNIS LLOYD MICHELS OD
NPI 1982783064
Optometrist in Kinston, NC

Q: What is Dennis Michels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Michels is 1982783064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Q: What is Dennis Michels's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Michels was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since November 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled

1007 W VERNON AVE, KINSTON, NC 28501(252) 523-2020(252) 522-4212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Dennis Lloyd Michels Od NPPES

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

DR. DENNIS LLOYD MICHELS OD (NPI 1982783064) is an individual optometrist in Kinston, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (839) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982783064

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DENNIS LLOYD MICHELSCredential: OD

Location Address1007 W VERNON AVEKinston, NC 28501-3613

Mailing Address1007 W Vernon AveKinston, NC 28501-3613 · (252) 523-2020 · Fax (252) 522-4212

Phone(252) 523-2020

Fax(252) 522-4212

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023

✔ NPI 1982783064 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 NC · 839

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.

1007 W VERNON AVE, Kinston, NC 28501

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8902008NC

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. Dennis Lloyd Michels Od 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Dennis Michels reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina, PLLC

Same address

Optometrist

1007 W VERNON AVE
Kinston, NC 28501

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
259 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1619452612 (252) 523-2020

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 28501 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

MORGAN NEAL OD

Optometrist

1007 W VERNON AVE
KINSTON, NC 28501

Lenoir County (252) 523-2020

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF NORTH CAROLINA, PLLC

Optometrist

1007 W VERNON AVE
KINSTON, NC 28501

Lenoir County (252) 523-2020

EASTERN EYE ASSOCIATES

Optometrist

1007 W VERNON AVE
KINSTON, NC 28501

Lenoir County (252) 523-2020

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 Dennis Michels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Michels is 1982783064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2006.

Where is Dennis Michels located?

Dennis Michels practices at 1007 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28501. The listed phone number is (252) 523-2020.

What is Dennis Michels's specialty?

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

Is Dennis Michels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Michels is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Dennis Michels's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dennis Michels reassigns Medicare benefits to Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina, PLLC (Kinston, NC). The 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 Dennis Michels's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Michels was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.