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EYE CARE CENTER
NPI 1174749345
Optometrist in Lucedale, MS

Active since April 17, 2007
852 WINTER ST, LUCEDALE, MS 39452(601) 947-3553(601) 947-3933 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Eye Care Center NPPES

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

EYE CARE CENTER (NPI 1174749345) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Lucedale, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization lists Leslie Helen Valentine, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174749345
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameEYE CARE CENTER
Location Address852 WINTER STLucedale, MS 39452-5726
Mailing Address852 Winter StLucedale, MS 39452-5726 · (601) 947-3553 · Fax (601) 947-3933
Phone(601) 947-3553
Fax(601) 947-3933
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLeslie Helen ValentinePresident · (601) 947-3553
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2012
✔ NPI 1174749345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 639
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
852 WINTER ST, Lucedale, MS 39452
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid09015561MS
Other410045258MS · Railroad Medicare

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

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Eye Care Center, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Leslie Valentine, OD
Optometry
NPI 1871653873
852 WINTER STREET
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Eye Care Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eye Care Center is 1174749345. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2007.

Where is Eye Care Center located?

Eye Care Center is located at 852 Winter St, Lucedale, MS 39452. The listed phone number is (601) 947-3553.

What is Eye Care Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Eye Care Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eye Care Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Eye Care Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Eye Care Center. 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.

What insurance does Eye Care Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 5 other insurers list Eye Care Center 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 Eye Care Center was last updated on October 1, 2012. 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.