1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Mcallen
  5. Ophthalmology
  6. NPI Profile
Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

VALLEY RETINA INSTITUTE P.A.
NPI 1225139942
Ophthalmology in Mcallen, TX

Active since September 26, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 631-8875(956) 682-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Valley Retina Institute P.a. NPPES

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

VALLEY RETINA INSTITUTE P.A. (NPI 1225139942) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Mcallen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Victor Hugo Gonzalez, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225139942
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameVALLEY RETINA INSTITUTE P.A.
Location Address1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1Mcallen, TX 78503-1518
Mailing AddressPo Box 4830Edinburg, TX 78540-4830 · (956) 631-8875 · Fax (956) 683-1502
Phone(956) 631-8875
Fax(956) 682-6280
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVictor Hugo GonzalezOwner · (956) 631-8875
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1225139942 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ 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.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License J6115 (TX)
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1, Mcallen, TX 78503
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid081170501TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

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 45D1011081

Valley Retina Institute P A · Mcallen, TX
Active · expires Mar 31, 2027
CLIA Number45D1011081
Laboratory TypeOther
Certificate Effective DateApril 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 31, 2027
Laboratory DirectorVictor H. Gonzalez M D
Laboratory Phone(956) 631-8875
Laboratory LocationValley Retina Institute P A1309 East Ridge Road Suite 1, Mcallen, TX 78503
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2342436

Valley Retina Institute, PA · Laredo, TX
Active · expires Apr 19, 2028
CLIA Number45D2342436
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 20, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 19, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Victor H. Gonzalez
Laboratory Phone(956) 631-8875
Laboratory LocationValley Retina Institute, PA1006 E Hillside Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

SANJEEB BHANDARI MBBS, MD, CHM, PHD
Ophthalmology
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875
DR. MEENAKSHISUNDARAM SUBRAMANIAN DO
Ophthalmology
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 844-6440
LUIS DAMIAN BARRERA PA-C
Physician Assistant
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875
ANDREA SACRAMENTO
Physician Assistant
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875
DR. ALIREZA GHAFFARIEH MD
Ophthalmology
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875
DR. SHANNA JEAN BROWN M.D.
Ophthalmology
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875
DR. MASSALA PRINCE REFFELL O.D.
Optometrist
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875
MOHAMMED ALI TAWFIK ALYOUZBAKI MD
Ophthalmology
1309 E RIDGE RD STE 1
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-8875

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 Valley Retina Institute P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Valley Retina Institute P.A. is 1225139942. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006.

Where is Valley Retina Institute P.A. located?

Valley Retina Institute P.A. is located at 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 631-8875.

What is Valley Retina Institute P.A.'s specialty?

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

Does Valley Retina Institute P.A. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Valley Retina Institute P.A. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Valley Retina Institute P.A. 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 Valley Retina Institute P.A. was last updated on June 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 58 days 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.