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WESTCHESTER EYE M.D.S
NPI 1174665475
Ophthalmology in New Rochelle, NY

Active since February 13, 2007CLIA 33D2067739 · Waiver
120 WARREN ST, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801(914) 633-7214(914) 633-7634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Westchester Eye M.d.s NPPES

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

WESTCHESTER EYE M.D.S (NPI 1174665475) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in New Rochelle, New York and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 21, 2027 and lists Robert Frank Morello, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174665475
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN WESTCHESTER OPHTHALMOLOGY P.C.
Location Address120 WARREN STNew Rochelle, NY 10801-5403
Mailing Address120 Warren StNew Rochelle, NY 10801-5403 · (914) 633-7214 · Fax (914) 633-7634
Phone(914) 633-7214
Fax(914) 633-7634
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert Frank MorelloPresident · (914) 633-7214
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2008
✔ NPI 1174665475 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.
120 WARREN ST, New Rochelle, NY 10801
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWestchester Eye M.d.s

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedWEP001NY

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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)

Westchester Eye M.d.s is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Westchester Eye M.D.S, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Alexandra Herzlich, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1932360997
178 E 71ST ST
New York, NY 10021
(212) 650-0400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Dean Polistina, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1386756146
30 WEST 60TH ST SUITE 1Y
New York, NY 10023
(212) 262-5177
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Tal Kazam, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1316142979
160 BOSTON AVE # 32701
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 775-7654
✔ PECOS947 mi
Priti Dehkharghani, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1629232251
5755 COTTLE RD BLDG 25
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 972-3370
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,562 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 33D2067739

Southern Westchester Ophthalmology PC · New Rochelle, NY
Active · expires Oct 21, 2027
CLIA Number33D2067739
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Dean C. Polistina
Laboratory Phone(914) 633-7214
Laboratory LocationSouthern Westchester Ophthalmology PC120 Warren Street, Ground Floor, New Rochelle, NY 10801
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 Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. is 1174665475. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2007. The provider is doing business as Westchester Eye M.D.S.

Where is Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. located?

Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. is located at 120 Warren St, New Rochelle, NY 10801. The listed phone number is (914) 633-7214.

What is Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C.. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 33D2067739) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 21, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. 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 Southern Westchester Ophthalmology P.C. was last updated on January 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.