SOUTH TEXAS EYE CENTERS PA
NPI 1053396747
Ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX
About South Texas Eye Centers Pa NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SOUTH TEXAS EYE CENTERS PA (NPI 1053396747), doing business as Jacob S Plotkin Md Pa, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Brownsville, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. The organization lists Eric R Barron, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
South Texas Eye Centers Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
6Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to South Texas Eye Centers PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (6)
Milwaukee, WI 53215
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 South Texas Eye Centers PA's NPI number?
The NPI number for South Texas Eye Centers PA is 1053396747. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005. The provider was formerly known as Jacob S Plotkin MD PA.
Where is South Texas Eye Centers PA located?
South Texas Eye Centers PA is located at 847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 541-1013.
What is South Texas Eye Centers PA's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is South Texas Eye Centers PA enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. South Texas Eye Centers PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through South Texas Eye Centers PA?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to South Texas Eye Centers PA. 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. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (4) and Optometry (2). Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does South Texas Eye Centers PA accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list South Texas Eye Centers PA 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 South Texas Eye Centers PA was last updated on November 15, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.
# South Texas Eye Centers Pa · NPI 1053396747
Ophthalmology organization in Brownsville, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 14, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1053396747 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** December 14, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Eric Barron, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 847 RIDGEWOOD ST, Brownsville, TX 78520-8645
- **Phone:** (956) 541-1013 · **Fax:** (956) 541-5440
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Ophthalmology (4), Optometry (2); 4 practice at this address · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 15, 2011
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 084100902 (TX); Medicare NSC 0525460001 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1053396747) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.