SOUTHLANDS VISION ASSOCIATES
NPI 1184645178
Optometrist in Aurora, CO

Active since July 22, 2006
6290 S MAIN ST STE 100, AURORA, CO 80016(720) 480-4711(720) 870-9438 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2026, Jan 15, 2026, May 11, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Southlands Vision Associates NPPES

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

SOUTHLANDS VISION ASSOCIATES (NPI 1184645178), doing business as Altitude Eye Care At Southlands, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Aurora, Colorado and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Kristen C Nicholson, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184645178
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHLANDS VISION ASSOCIATES
Location Address6290 S MAIN ST STE 100Aurora, CO 80016-5379
Mailing Address6290 S Main St Ste 100Aurora, CO 80016-5379 · (303) 766-0545 · Fax (303) 766-0624
Fax(720) 870-9438
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKristen C NicholsonOffice Manager · (303) 755-0545
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1184645178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
6290 S MAIN ST STE 100, Aurora, CO 80016

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAltitude Eye Care At Southlands

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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southlands Vision Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Optometry
NPI 1700834538
6290 S MAIN ST SUIE 100
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 766-0545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1033787064
6290 S MAIN ST STE 100
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 766-0545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1366487829
6290 S MAIN ST SUITE 100
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 766-0545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1063716702
8405 PARK MEADOWS CENTER DR STE 1000
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 649-9500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.4 mi
Optometry
NPI 1003659913
10520 EL DIENTE CT STE A
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 893-8960
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.5 mi
Optometry
NPI 1336708601
6380 PROMENADE PKWY STE A-100
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 475-9991
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Optometry
NPI 1013370535
1603 SOUTHBROOK LN
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 371-7022
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare675 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 Southlands Vision Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southlands Vision Associates is 1184645178. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2006. The provider is doing business as Altitude Eye Care at Southlands.

Where is Southlands Vision Associates located?

Southlands Vision Associates is located at 6290 S Main St Ste 100, Aurora, CO 80016. The listed phone number is (720) 480-4711.

What is Southlands Vision Associates's specialty?

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

Is Southlands Vision Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southlands Vision Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southlands Vision Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Southlands Vision Associates. 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 and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southlands Vision Associates accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Southlands Vision 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 Southlands Vision Associates was last updated on January 26, 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.