Daniel Nielsen, OD
NPI 1205980778 · Optometrist · Urbana, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Nielsen, OD is a Optometrist provider in Urbana, IL (NPI 1205980778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205980778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046009298 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
521 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 95 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 51 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 48 | $23 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 138 | 48 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 36 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 | 12 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 26 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 25 | — |
| Azelastine Hcl | 24 | 11 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$284 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-22
- Last updated
- 2016-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Nielsen's NPI number?
- Daniel Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205980778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Nielsen's specialty?
- Daniel Nielsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Daniel Nielsen located?
- Daniel Nielsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801-2500.
- What is Daniel Nielsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Nielsen is (217) 383-3150.
- Does Daniel Nielsen accept Medicare?
- Daniel Nielsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Nielsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Nielsen's NPI (1205980778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.