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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
NPI 1194970418
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Albuquerque, NM

Active since December 01, 2008CLIA 32D1094807 · Waiver
8220 SAN PEDRO NE, SUITE 220, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113(505) 797-4466(505) 797-2275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2022, Nov 19, 2020, Jul 31, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc NPPES

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

PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC (NPI 1194970418) is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Albuquerque, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 26, 2027 and lists Darla Pearson, Credentialing Specialist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194970418
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X
Legal Business NamePACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
Location Address8220 SAN PEDRO NE, SUITE 220Albuquerque, NM 87113
Mailing AddressPo Box 1506Chehalis, WA 98532-0409 · (360) 242-3008 · Fax (360) 807-7687
Phone(505) 797-4466
Fax(505) 797-2275
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDarla PearsonCredentialing Specialist · (360) 242-3008
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2022
✔ NPI 1194970418 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QA1903X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Ophthalmologic SurgeryTaxonomy 261QS0132X
8220 SAN PEDRO NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid70504598NM

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

16

Medicare enrollment records show 16 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Optometry7
Ophthalmology6
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)3

Clinicians, nearest first (16)

Brooks Alldredge, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1154463099
8220 SAN PEDRO DR NE SUITE 220
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-4466
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Bortz, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1881829448
8220 SAN PEDRO DR NE SUITE 220
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-4466
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Olivia Gada, OD
Optometry
NPI 1831767821
8220 SAN PEDRO DR NE STE 220
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 797-4466
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mia Austin, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1003123951
1202 HIGHWAY 60
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1140
✔ Accepts Medicare80 mi
Grace Mellgren, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1184709339
342 SHERRILL LN
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 625-0123
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare168 mi
Alexander Archibald, OD
Optometry
NPI 1336205632
2822 S VISTA AVE
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 385-7576
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare775 mi
Daniel Schrempp, OD
Optometry
NPI 1396070470
3330 4TH ST
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-2025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare946 mi
Aaron Anderson, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1891738795
6695 W RIO GRANDE AVE
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 736-0826
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,008 mi
Joyce Choe, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1467437509
2205 NE 129TH ST
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 694-2544
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,113 mi
Mark Maraman, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1457559072
2517 NE KRESKY AVE
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,164 mi
Kevin Burman, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1457674640
2517 NE KRESKY AVENUE
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
✔ Accepts Medicare1,164 mi
Robert Ford, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1295842524
2517 NE KRESKY AVE
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,164 mi
Robert Ford, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1598959108
2517 NE KRESKY AVE
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,164 mi
Jason Leng, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1730396326
2517 NE KRESKY AVE
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,164 mi
Arlissa Washington, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1861431132
115 NEW VIEW CT NE
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 252-1642
✔ Accepts Medicare1,175 mi
William Gruzensky, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1992812234
1600 A ST STE 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-2423
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,607 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 32D1094807

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc · Albuquerque, NM
Active · expires Jan 26, 2027
CLIA Number32D1094807
Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSarah E. Bortz Od
Laboratory Phone(505) 797-4466
Laboratory LocationPacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc8220 San Pedro NE Suite 220, Albuquerque, NM 87113
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
594 services333 patients
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821
This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
194 services121 patients
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 65855
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.
50 services29 patients
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye 66991
This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.
26 services17 patients
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66982
This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.
11 services11 patients

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 Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC is 1194970418. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2008.

Where is Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC located?

Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC is located at 8220 San Pedro NE Suite 220, Albuquerque, NM 87113. The listed phone number is (505) 797-4466.

What is Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Is Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 16 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC. 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. The largest specialties are Optometry (7), Ophthalmology (6) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (3). Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 32D1094807) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 26, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc PC was last updated on July 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.