Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Alex Michael Van Kooten-Tharman, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1801549506

Dr. Alex Michael Van Kooten-Tharman, OD is an Optometry in Omaha, Nebraska. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 2021, 5 years ago. Practices with West Point Optical Group, a 30-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Nebraska.

Years since qualifying
5
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
NE
In the registry since
2022
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

17255 Davenport St Ste 139
Omaha, NE 68118-4020
Phone: (402) 763-6466
Fax: (402) 939-0809
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 17660 Wright St Ste 18, Omaha, NE 68130-2899 — (402) 991-0160

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1568 (NE)

Record details

NPI number1801549506
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 2, 2022
Last updated in NPPESMay 6, 2025
Certification dateMay 6, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2021 (5 years in practice)
Group practice West Point Optical Group — 30 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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