CHRISTOPHER J HIURA O.D.
NPI 1639505407
Optometrist in San Francisco, CA
NPI Status: Active since September 24, 2013
Contact Information
1418 POLK ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94109
Phone: (415) 776-2352
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 18
- Optometrist
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHRISTOPHER HIURA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Hiura, a provider established in San Francisco, California with a medical specialization in Optometrist and more than 18 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639505407 assigned on September 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number 14787 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1639505407
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER J HIURA O.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1418 POLK ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
- Location Phone
- (415) 776-2352
- Mailing Address
- 279 OAK PARK DR SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2008
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-24-2013
- Last Update Date
- 09-24-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- 14787
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Hiura is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
Christopher Hiura is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 5294078960
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20190521000424
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 94109 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $153.83
- Minimum New Patient Price $69
- Maximum New Patient Price $202.35
- Average New Patient Copayment $38.45
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $17.25
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.58
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $84.91
- Minimum Established Patient Price $23.44
- Maximum Established Patient Price $166.46
- Average Established Patient Copayment $21.22
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.86
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.61
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 53 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 53 = 7 | 7 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1639505407 is valid because the calculated check digit 7 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 4 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1043298938 | DR. RONALD NEAL HIURA O.D. Individual | Optometrist | 1418 POLK ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 (415) 776-2352 |
| 1538300173 | RONALD N HIURA OD Organization | Optometrist | 1418 POLK ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 (415) 776-2352 |
| 1487129151 | CHRISTABELLE TRINH Individual | Optometrist | 1418 POLK ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 (415) 776-2352 |
| 1548574569 | CRYSTAL TINA LEW O.D. Individual | Optometrist | 1418 POLK ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 (415) 776-5872 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639505407, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on September 24, 2013
The provider is located at 1418 Polk St San Francisco, Ca 94109 and the phone number is (415) 776-2352
The provider's speciality is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X
The provider has more than 18 years of experience.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $153.83 with an average copayment of $38.45 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $84.91 and an average copayment of 21.22. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
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