ST LUKES CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE
NPI 1154316628
Ophthalmology in Tarpon Springs, FL

Q: What is St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute's NPI number?

The NPI number for St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute is 1154316628. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2005.

Q: What is St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute's specialty?

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

Active since September 12, 2005

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689(727) 943-3111(727) 943-3334 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2025, Feb 27, 2023, Mar 9, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute NPPES

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

ST LUKES CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE (NPI 1154316628) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Tarpon Springs, Florida and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. The organization lists Mark H Lindberg, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154316628

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Legal Business NameST LUKES CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE

Location Address43309 US HIGHWAY 19 NTarpon Springs, FL 34689-6221

Mailing Address43309 Us Highway 19 NTarpon Springs, FL 34689-6221 · (727) 943-3111 · Fax (727) 943-3334

Phone(727) 943-3111

Fax(727) 943-3334

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMark H LindbergAuthorized Official · (727) 943-3111

Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1154316628 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ 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.

Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X

Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X

Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X

Also ListedNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredTaxonomy 367500000X

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid268856501FL

Medicaid268856503FL

OtherCJ0192FL · Rr Medicare

Medicaid268856500FL

Medicaid268856504FL

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 Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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)

St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 76 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 15 practice at this address and 20 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)46

Ophthalmology13

Optometry10

Qualified Audiologist5

Otolaryngology1

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 76

Robert Lee, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1699716118

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Laura Mckee, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1447895966

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Megan Posey, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1316551955

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Brandon Rodriguez, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1982702759

43309 US HWY 19 N ST LUKE'S CATARACT & LASER INSTITUTE
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Warren Scherer, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1265519995

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Nicolas Villanustre, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1316112352

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Katherine Flynn, M.D.

Optometry

NPI 1396794715

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Gustavo Gamero, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1093709966

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

James Gills, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1053306035

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Crystal Hoffert, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1134433170

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Robert Hoffert, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1699904946

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Brian Phillpotts, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1649265638

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Estuardo Ponce, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1023213071

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Rachael Streeter, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1255325478

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 943-3111

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jeffrey Wipfli, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1093718058

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Britney Hartwig

Optometry

NPI 1902760374

43309 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(727) 938-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi

Georgia Vong, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1538490149

1395 S PINELLAS AVE
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

(866) 632-7345

✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi

Megan Reich, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1851575963

468 LAKEVIEW DR APT 22
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(917) 848-7488

✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi

Laura Masters-Samreth, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

NPI 1992043095

6600 MADISON ST
New Port Richey, FL 34652

(727) 842-8468

✔ Accepts Medicare6.3 mi

Carol Clingerman, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1720139025

11304 STATE ROAD 54
Trinity, FL 34655

(727) 247-1234

✔ Accepts Medicare7.0 mi

See all 76 clinicians

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 St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute's NPI number?

The NPI number for St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute is 1154316628. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2005.

Where is St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute located?

St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute is located at 43309 Us Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. The listed phone number is (727) 943-3111.

What is St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute's specialty?

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

Is St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 76 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute. 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 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (46), Ophthalmology (13) and Optometry (10). Of these, 15 practice at this address and 20 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 1 other insurer list St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute 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 St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.