Nathan Dirks, O.D.
NPI 1477953172 · Optometrist · Lucas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Dirks, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Lucas, TX (NPI 1477953172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477953172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8547TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$399 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 601 S Plano RdRichardson, TX 75081-4512Phone: (972) 231-7642Fax: (972) 767-4350
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-08-29
- Last updated
- 2024-02-13
- Certified
- 2024-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Dirks's NPI number?
- Nathan Dirks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477953172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Dirks's specialty?
- Nathan Dirks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nathan Dirks located?
- Nathan Dirks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2695 Mcgarity Ln Ste 300, Lucas, TX 75002-7526.
- What is Nathan Dirks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Dirks is (469) 949-2020.
- Does Nathan Dirks accept Medicare?
- Nathan Dirks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Dirks's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Dirks's NPI (1477953172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.