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ATHENS EYE CARE, LLC
NPI 1023068228
Optometrist in Athens, OH

Active since May 11, 2006CLIA 36D2143524 · Waiver
14 UNIVERSITY ESTATES BLVD, SUITE 100, ATHENS, OH 45701(740) 594-2271(740) 594-2270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2020, Mar 21, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Athens Eye Care, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ATHENS EYE CARE, LLC (NPI 1023068228) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Athens, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 30, 2028 and lists Shane A Foster, Owner/physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023068228
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameATHENS EYE CARE, LLC
Location Address14 UNIVERSITY ESTATES BLVD, SUITE 100Athens, OH 45701-3375
Mailing Address14 University Estates Blvd, Suite 100Athens, OH 45701 · (740) 594-2271 · Fax (740) 594-2270
Phone(740) 594-2271
Fax(740) 594-2270
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialShane A FosterOwner/physician · (740) 594-2271
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1023068228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 3628
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
14 UNIVERSITY ESTATES BLVD, Athens, OH 45701
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0104738OH

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 36D2143524

Athens Eye Care LLC · Athens, OH
Active · expires Jan 30, 2028
CLIA Number36D2143524
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 31, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 30, 2028
Laboratory DirectorShane Foster Od
Laboratory Phone(740) 594-2271
Laboratory LocationAthens Eye Care LLC14 University Estates Blvd Suite 100, Athens, OH 45701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Vision Source carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Vision Source

DMEPOS supplier · Athens, OHOperated by Athens Eye Care LLC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Vision Source agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20569697
Medicare Participant SinceAugust 2, 2024
Supplier Location416 W Union StAthens, OH 45701
Phone(740) 594-2271
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Athens Eye Care, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athens Eye Care, LLC is 1023068228. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Where is Athens Eye Care, LLC located?

Athens Eye Care, LLC is located at 14 University Estates Blvd Suite 100, Athens, OH 45701. The listed phone number is (740) 594-2271.

What is Athens Eye Care, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Does Athens Eye Care, LLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Vision Source accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Athens Eye Care, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D2143524) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 30, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Athens Eye Care, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Athens Eye Care, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Athens Eye Care, LLC was last updated on May 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.