Chris Scholz, OD
NPI 1649274051 · Optometrist · Muscatine, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chris Scholz, OD is a Optometrist provider in Muscatine, IA (NPI 1649274051).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649274051
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2138 (IA)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,518 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 683 | $22 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 632 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 503 | $124 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 439 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 296 | $16 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 206 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 442 | 69 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 157 | 40 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 46 | 37 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 46 | 18 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 42 | 13 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 39 | 31 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$254 across 14 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 (2)
- 121 W Main St Unit 105Solon, IA 52333-9531Phone: (319) 324-2020Fax: (319) 644-4402
- 301 Cedar StTipton, IA 52772-1773Phone: (563) 886-2020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2026-04-10
- Certified
- 2026-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chris Scholz's NPI number?
- Chris Scholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649274051, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chris Scholz's specialty?
- Chris Scholz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Chris Scholz located?
- Chris Scholz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Park Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761-5469.
- What is Chris Scholz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chris Scholz is (563) 263-2020.
- Does Chris Scholz accept Medicare?
- Chris Scholz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chris Scholz's NPI active?
- Yes — Chris Scholz's NPI (1649274051) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.