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

Dr. Stephen K Near, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1811087745

Dr. Stephen K Near, OD is an Optometry in Saint Louis, Michigan. Graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices with Seals Tacia and Bartz OD PC, a 12-clinician group. Licensed in Michigan.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Ferris State College - College of Optometry
Licensed in
MI
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
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

235 N Mill St
Saint Louis, MI 48880-1524
Phone: (989) 681-2684
Fax: (989) 681-4223
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4901003250 (MI)
Eyewear Supplier Taxonomy 332H00000X · Licence 4901003250 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1811087745
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 13, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 15, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolFERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Group practice Seals Tacia And Bartz Od Pc — 12 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated