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

Dr. Ian Thorsten Kirste, OD

Individual provider Vision Therapy Optometrist · NPI 1770546657

Dr. Ian Thorsten Kirste, OD is an Optometry in Aztec, New Mexico. Graduated from University of California - School of Optometry in 1993, 33 years ago. Practices with Southwest Eye Consultants PLLC, an 8-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New Mexico.

Years since qualifying
33
Trained at
University of California - School of Optometry
Licensed in
NM
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
6
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

121 S Main Ave
Aztec, NM 87410-2120
Phone: (505) 333-7278
Fax: (505) 395-9287
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 3450 E Main St, Farmington, NM 87402-5327 — (505) 325-7070
  • 3450 E Main St, Farmington, NM 87402-5327 — (505) 325-7070

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 424 (NM)
Vision Therapy Optometrist Taxonomy 152WV0400X · Licence 424 (NM)
Occupational Vision Optometrist Taxonomy 152WX0102X · Licence 424 (NM)
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 424 (NM)
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Taxonomy 152WL0500X · Licence 424 (NM)
Sports Vision Optometrist Taxonomy 152WS0006X · Licence 424 (NM)

Record details

NPI number1770546657
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 17, 2018

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1993 (33 years in practice)
Group practice Southwest Eye Consultants Pllc — 8 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare