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Dr. Joseph Michael Slapnicher, O.D.

Optometrist in Hastings, MN · enumerated 2006 · practices at Rivertown Eye Care PA.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1992728083

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Joseph Michael Slapnicher
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1011 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, MN, 55033
Phone (651) 437-5469
Fax (651) 437-2910
Enumeration date Jul 26, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Apr 1, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1548 (MN) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
611523300 Medicaid MN -
T40067 Other MN HEALTHPARTNERS
00979001 Other MN PREFERRED ONE
2202751 Other MN MEDICA
0357400001 Other MN AMINISTAR FEDERAL
0N565SL Other MN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
410007491 Other MN RAILROAD MEDICARE

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What specialty is Joseph Slapnicher?
Joseph Slapnicher is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-04-01.