Christopher Lutz, O.D.
NPI 1639289804 · Optometrist · Freeport, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Lutz, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Freeport, NY (NPI 1639289804).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639289804
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27OA00562000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
1,403 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 | 322 | $146 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 236 | $39 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 193 | $28 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 143 | $28 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 134 | $46 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 92 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 325 | 131 |
| Latanoprost | 268 | 87 |
| Timolol Maleate | 98 | 57 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 86 | 32 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 79 | 28 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 50 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 49 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 6 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2025-01-29
- Certified
- 2025-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Lutz's NPI number?
- Christopher Lutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639289804, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Lutz's specialty?
- Christopher Lutz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christopher Lutz located?
- Christopher Lutz's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 W Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY 11520-3712.
- What is Christopher Lutz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Lutz is (516) 867-1213.
- Does Christopher Lutz accept Medicare?
- Christopher Lutz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Lutz's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Lutz's NPI (1639289804) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.