Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder
Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder

Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 8 years
  • Graduation year: 2013
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1093147076

Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder O.D.

Optometrist

He is located at 303 Elm Street in Big Rapids, MI 49307. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Crossed Eyes, Eye Floaters, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Farsightedness, Retinal Imaging. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093147076. Appointment can be made via the phone number (231) 796-6604. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Meridian

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Meridian
Ambetter from Meridian plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clear Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Network data as of Oct 18, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company

Network data as of Oct 18, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure PPO · Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold PPO · Gold Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra PPO · Gold Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver PPO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra PPO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA PPO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value PPO · Catastrophic Null Not accepting new patients

Priority Health

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Priority Health
Priority Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold HMO · Gold Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Nicholas S. Czinder is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Czinder Eye Care Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Tissuetech $42
Shire North American Group $21

Other

Food and Beverage $64

Studies

Graduated in 2013

Affiliated practices

Czinder Eye Care
303 Elm Street
Big Rapids, 49307 MI
(231) 796-6604

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder is affiliated with Czinder Eye Care.

Does Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder accept patients with Ambetter from Meridian?

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder is listed in-network for Ambetter from Meridian through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder?

Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder's office is located at 303 Elm Street in Big Rapids, MI 49307.

What conditions does Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder treat?

Dr. Nicholas Scott Czinder provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Crossed Eyes, Eye Floaters, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Farsightedness, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.