CHICO EYE CENTER
NPI 1093756496
Ophthalmology in Chico, CA

Active since June 09, 2006CLIA 05D2065437 · Waiver
3401 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95973(530) 895-1727(530) 895-1506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2023, May 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Chico Eye Center NPPES

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

CHICO EYE CENTER (NPI 1093756496) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Chico, California and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 8, 2027 and lists Pablo Miguel Arregui, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093756496
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameCHICO EYE CENTER MEDICAL GROUP
Location Address3401 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95973-0207
Mailing Address3401 EsplanadeChico, CA 95973-0207 · (530) 895-1727 · Fax (530) 895-1506
Fax(530) 895-1506
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPablo Miguel ArreguiOwner · (530) 895-1727
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2023
✔ NPI 1093756496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
3401 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95973

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsChico Eye Center

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

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)

Chico Eye Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Chico Eye Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1811930118
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1811937683
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1437337532
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1659669489
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1992484091
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1376295808
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1104036128
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1043253347
605 W EAST AVENUE
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 895-1727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.0 mi
Optometry
NPI 1891983219
2044 FOREST AVE
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 899-8175
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.5 mi

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

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 05D2065437

Chico Eye Center · Chico, CA
Active · expires Sep 8, 2027
CLIA Number05D2065437
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorPablo M. Arregui
Laboratory Phone(530) 895-1727
Laboratory LocationChico Eye Center3401 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Chico Eye Center Medical Group's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chico Eye Center Medical Group is 1093756496. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006. The provider is doing business as Chico Eye Center.

Where is Chico Eye Center Medical Group located?

Chico Eye Center Medical Group is located at 3401 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973. The listed phone number is (530) 895-1727.

What is Chico Eye Center Medical Group's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Chico Eye Center Medical Group enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chico Eye Center Medical Group is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Chico Eye Center Medical Group?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Chico Eye Center Medical Group. 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 (5) and Optometry (4). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 9 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Chico Eye Center Medical Group hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2065437) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 8, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Chico Eye Center Medical Group accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Chico Eye Center Medical Group 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 Chico Eye Center Medical Group was last updated on May 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.