COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
NPI 1043458870
Optometrist in Silver Spring, MD

Q: What is Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind is 1043458870. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2009.

Q: What is Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind's specialty?

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

Active since February 02, 2009

8757 GEORGIA AVE STE 805, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(240) 737-5100(240) 670-6846 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind NPPES

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

COLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (NPI 1043458870) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Silver Spring, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. The organization lists Zachary Brewer, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043458870

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameCOLUMBIA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

Location Address8757 GEORGIA AVE STE 805Silver Spring, MD 20910-3708

Mailing Address1825 K St Nw Ste 510Washington, DC 20006-1268 · (202) 454-6400 · Fax (202) 454-6401

Phone(240) 737-5100

Fax(240) 670-6846

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialZachary BrewerCoo · (202) 454-6413

Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2026

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2026

✔ NPI 1043458870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

8757 GEORGIA AVE STE 805, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Henry Friedman, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1285715219

6509 DEMOCRACY BLVD
Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 897-5210

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi

Lauren Stephens, OD

Optometry

NPI 1265638316

920 REVOLUTION ST
Havre De Grace, MD 21078

(410) 939-2200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind is 1043458870. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2009.

Where is Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind located?

Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind is located at 8757 Georgia Ave Ste 805, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (240) 737-5100.

What is Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind's specialty?

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

Is Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Columbia Lighthouse For The Blind was last updated on February 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.