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HOWARD J. KESSLER OD
NPI 1194779280
Optometrist in Phila, PA

Active since May 22, 2006
6155 RIDGE AVE, PHILA, PA 19128(215) 483-3400(215) 483-7401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Howard J. Kessler Od NPPES

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

HOWARD J. KESSLER OD (NPI 1194779280) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Phila, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Bernice Kessler, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194779280
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameUNIVERSAL CONTACT LENSES, INC.
Location Address6155 RIDGE AVEPhila, PA 19128-2627
Mailing Address6155 Ridge AvePhila, PA 19128-2627 · (215) 483-3400 · Fax (215) 483-7401
Phone(215) 483-3400
Fax(215) 483-7401
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBernice KesslerManager · (215) 483-3400
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 2008
✔ NPI 1194779280 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 PA · OEG000083
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.
6155 RIDGE AVE, Phila, PA 19128
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHoward J. Kessler Od

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN284455PA

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR W.B. PUTTERMAN, P.C.
Optometrist
6155 RIDGE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Philadelphia County (215) 483-3400
DR. WILLIAM B. PUTTERMAN O.D.
Optometrist
6155 RIDGE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Philadelphia County (215) 483-3400

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 Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is 1194779280. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006. The provider is doing business as Howard J. Kessler Od.

Where is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. located?

Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is located at 6155 Ridge Ave, Phila, PA 19128. The listed phone number is (215) 483-3400.

What is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. was last updated on April 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.