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Active NPI 1225106271 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darin L Nitschke , OD

Optometrist • Topeka, KS

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darin Nitschke, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Topeka, KS. Practice services are available at 2200 SW GAGE BLVD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2200 Sw Gage Blvd

Topeka, KS 666229206

Telephone 7853503111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Kansas City Vamc Facility NPI 1306894514

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Topeka, KS

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 25.2 Yrs
State Avg: 21.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
49 Specialists

Practicing in Topeka, KS (751 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-01
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KS 1407

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
100219940D (KS)
Medicaid State Provider ID
100219940C (KS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Kansas City
20417050 (KS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Ks
701951 (KS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID First Guard
322231 (KS)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Amber Henderson , LPN

Prevention Professional

NPI 1003501420

Licensed Practical Nurse

Laura Knox

Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology

NPI 1003510074
Tanya Twombly

Registered Nurse - Case Management

NPI 1003597154
Richard Brausa , MSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003864026

Master of Social Work

Lalitha Rao , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003865411

Nurse Practitioner

Timothy Bulkley

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1003917972

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2023

Registered at 2200 SW GAGE BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 666229206 (Tel: 7853503111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2023

Registered at 5834 SW 28TH ST, TOPEKA, KS 666142419 (Tel: 9039411882)

NPI Profile Active September 09, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 09, 2011

Registered at 13025 KANSAS AVE, BONNER SPRINGS, KS 660129206 (Tel: 9134227781)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 09, 2011

Registered at 13025 KANSAS AVE, BONNER SPRINGS, KS 660129206 (Tel: 9134227781)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 09, 2011

Recorded as DARIN NITSCHKE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 09, 2011

Optometrist (License #1407 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225106271
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2006
Last Update: July 01, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5834 Sw 28th St

Topeka, KS 666142419

Phone: 9039411882

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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