Christopher Andrew Nield, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fort Hall, ID

Christopher Andrew Nield, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fort Hall, Idaho. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Not Tsoo Gah Nee Indian Health and his current practice location is Mission Rd, Fort Hall, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 238-5441.

Christopher Andrew Nield is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number ODP-1019) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1881792695.

Contact Information

Christopher Andrew Nield, OD
Mission Rd,
Fort Hall, ID 83203-0717
(208) 238-5441
(208) 238-5481

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Andrew Nield
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
LocationMission Rd, Fort Hall, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Andrew Nield graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881792695
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012818677
  • Enrollment ID: I20041110000981

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Andrew Nield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881792695NPI-NPPES
003398900MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODP-1019 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Not Tsoo Gah Nee Indian Health70129365785

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Andrew Nield allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNot Tsoo Gah Nee Indian Health
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558441139
PECOS PAC ID: 7012936578
Enrollment ID: O20051115000262

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Andrew Nield is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Andrew Nield, OD
1141 Packer Dr,
Blackfoot, ID 83221-3657

Ph: (208) 238-5455
Christopher Andrew Nield, OD
Mission Rd,
Fort Hall, ID 83203-0717

Ph: (208) 238-5441

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Optometrist in Fort Hall, ID


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