Individual provider

Michael Pharris, OD

Pediatric Optometrist Optometrist Medicare enrolled

Michael Pharris, OD is a provider specialising in Pediatric Optometrist in Colorado Springs, CO, registered under NPI 1497828776. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2857 E FOUNTAIN BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
1462 CO Pediatric Optometrist primary
1462 CO Optometrist

This provider holds licence 1462 issued in CO. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Optometry
PAC ID
8628134210
Enrollment ID
I20250515000245

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Optometry. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Pediatrics covers

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 152WP0200X
Eye and Vision Services Providers Optometrist Pediatrics

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
152WP0200X Pediatric Optometrist Pediatrics 1462 CO primary
152W00000X Optometrist 1462 CO

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1497828776 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 16, 2006
Last updatedOct 20, 2021
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialOD
Practice address 2857 E FOUNTAIN BLVD
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 329-1221
Fax (719) 329-1511
Mailing address 2221 EAST BIJOU SUITE 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Other identifiers 21351821 · Medicaid (CO)
08014623 · Medicaid (CO)
The last update on file is Oct 20, 2021. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1497828776 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 6 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 4 9 7 8 2 8 7 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 4 9 7 7 2 7 7 5

Sum = 74 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1497828776?
NPI 1497828776 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Michael Pharris, OD in Colorado Springs, CO. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pediatrics cover?
Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
How do I contact Michael Pharris, OD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (719) 329-1221, last updated Oct 20, 2021. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Michael Pharris, OD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1497828776 a valid number?
Yes. 1497828776 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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