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Optometrist
Dr. Daniel James Van Elk
Dr. Daniel J. van Elk
Last updated: Jan 26, 2023

Dr. Daniel J. van Elk

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 3 years
  • Graduated from: Ferris State College - College Of Optometry
  • Graduation year: 2018
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1194216937

Dr. Daniel J. van Elk OD

Optometrist

He is located at 2848 Niles Road in Saint Joseph, MI 49085. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Cataracts, Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Eye Floaters, Farsightedness, Nearsightedness. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194216937. Appointment can be made via the phone number (269) 428-3300. He is affiliated with 2 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Daniel James Van Elk, 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. Daniel J. van Elk.

  • 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. Daniel J. van Elk 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 Feb 14, 2026, 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 Feb 14, 2026, 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

McLaren Health Plan Community

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

Show all 27 plans from McLaren Health Plan Community
McLaren Health Plan Community plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MHP Bronze HMO · Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze HMO · Bronze Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze HMO · Bronze Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) HMO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) HMO · Expanded Bronze Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) HMO · Expanded Bronze Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Expanded Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Expanded Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Expanded Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Gold HMO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold HMO · Gold Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold HMO · Gold Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Gold Standard HMO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold Standard HMO · Gold Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Gold Standard HMO · Gold Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange HMO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange HMO · Silver Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange HMO · Silver Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange Rewards HMO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange Rewards HMO · Silver Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Exchange Rewards HMO · Silver Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Standard HMO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Standard HMO · Silver Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Silver Standard HMO · Silver Rewards Accepting new patients
MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic HMO · Catastrophic In Network Accepting new patients
MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic HMO · Catastrophic Out of Network Accepting new patients
MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic HMO · Catastrophic Rewards 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. Daniel J. van Elk 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. Daniel J. van Elk is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Great Lakes 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.

Studies

FERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Graduated in 2018

Affiliated practices

Specialty Eye Institute
1116 West Ganson Street
Jackson, 49202 MI
(877) 852-8463
Great Lakes Eye Care
2848 Niles Road
St. Joseph, 49085 MI
(269) 428-3300

Looking for more Optometrists?

There are 9 other optometrists in this region.

Dr. Duane Allen Tolsma
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2848 Niles Road Saint Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Jeffrey Scieszka
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2810 Niles Road Saint Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Diana L. Haskins
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 1761 M 139 Benton Harbor, 49022, MI
Dr. John W. Marohn
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2848 Niles Road Saint Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Robert L. Flood
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite A 2603 Niles Avenue Saint Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Gary Gene Sisson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2904 Division Street St Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Dan Lee Fortenbacher
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2908 Division Street St Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Robert E. Reed
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2047 Niles Road Saint Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Danielle Lower
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 2904 Division Street Saint Joseph, 49085, MI
Dr. Richard W. Rademacher
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 717 Columbia Avenue Saint Joseph, 49085, MI

Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Daniel James Van Elk?

Dr. Daniel James Van Elk's office is located at 2848 Niles Road in Saint Joseph, MI 49085.

What conditions does Dr. Daniel James Van Elk treat?

Dr. Daniel James Van Elk provides treatment for Astigmatism, Cataracts, Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Eye Floaters, Farsightedness, Nearsightedness. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Daniel James Van Elk accept insurance?

Dr. Daniel James Van Elk is listed in-network for 70 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community, Priority Health. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Daniel James Van Elk have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Daniel James Van Elk is affiliated with Specialty Eye Institute. For the full list of practices see this list.