NORTHWEST EYE ASSOCIATES
NPI 1154322022
Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Northwest Eye Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Eye Associates is 1154322022. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005. The provider is doing business as Opia Vision Center.

Q: What is Northwest Eye Associates's specialty?

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

Active since August 02, 2005

1740 W 27TH ST STE 180, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 864-8652(713) 864-2865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Jul 13, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Northwest Eye Associates NPPES

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

NORTHWEST EYE ASSOCIATES (NPI 1154322022), doing business as Opia Vision Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization lists Diana L Rodriguez, Admin, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154322022

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Legal Business NameNORTHWEST EYE ASSOCIATES

Location Address1740 W 27TH ST STE 180Houston, TX 77008-1435

Mailing Address1740 W 27th St Ste 180Houston, TX 77008-1435 · (713) 864-8652 · Fax (713) 864-2865

Phone(713) 864-8652

Fax(713) 864-2865

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDiana L RodriguezAdmin · (713) 864-8652

Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1154322022 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · H7593

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

1740 W 27TH ST STE 180, Houston, TX 77008

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOpia Vision Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid082470801TX

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 Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Northwest Eye Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Dora Cantu, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1194725366

1740 W 27TH ST STE 180
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 864-8652

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Steven Garza, OD

Optometry

NPI 1346216892

1740 W 27TH ST STE 180
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 864-8652

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Carl Pellerin, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1154996437

1740 W 27TH ST STE 180
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 864-8652

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Rachel Baltazar, OD

Optometry

NPI 1548981699

3405 SPENCER HWY
Pasadena, TX 77504

(281) 875-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 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 Northwest Eye Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Eye Associates is 1154322022. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005. The provider is doing business as Opia Vision Center.

Where is Northwest Eye Associates located?

Northwest Eye Associates is located at 1740 W 27th St Ste 180, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 864-8652.

What is Northwest Eye Associates's specialty?

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

Is Northwest Eye Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Northwest Eye Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Northwest Eye Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Northwest Eye Associates, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Northwest Eye Associates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Northwest Eye Associates 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 Northwest Eye Associates was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.