Nathan Hoover, O.D.
NPI 1578523304 · Optometrist · Chesterton, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Hoover, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Chesterton, IN (NPI 1578523304).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578523304
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18003116A (IN)
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
20 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
345 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $84 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 31 | $14 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 30 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 28 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 282 | 105 |
| Timolol Maleate | 42 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 21 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 19 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 16 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 15 | — |
| Travoprost | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2018-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Hoover's NPI number?
- Nathan Hoover's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578523304, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Hoover's specialty?
- Nathan Hoover is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nathan Hoover located?
- Nathan Hoover's practice location on file with NPPES is 374 Indian Boundary Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304.
- What is Nathan Hoover's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Hoover is (219) 395-1575.
- Does Nathan Hoover accept Medicare?
- Nathan Hoover is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Hoover's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Hoover's NPI (1578523304) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.