CHRISTOPHER C. ELPERS O.D. – NPI #1568420347
Optometrist

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.

CHRISTOPHER ELPERS is an optometrist located in FRANKLIN, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568420347 to CHRISTOPHER ELPERS on May 02, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 09, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER ELPERS below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER C. ELPERS

NPI Number
1568420347
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER C. ELPERS
Credentials
O.D.
Primary location
101 N MAIN ST
FRANKLIN, IN 46131-1720
Phone: (317) 736-7722 Fax: (317) 736-7008
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER ELPERS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERANTHEM BCBSIN000000290937
OTHERCARESOURCEIN352134057100
OTHERDMERCIN1282540001
OTHEREYEMEDIN117148
OTHERHI MARK BCBSINEL334933
OTHERRAILROADIN4643430001
OTHERVSPIN31773677227037
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)
IN 18002506

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