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CAROLINA EYE CARE ON MERRIMON, O.D., P.A.
NPI 1225399397
Optometrist in Asheville, NC

Active since June 05, 2012
825-B MERRIMON AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC 28804(828) 236-0099(828) 236-1236 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.d., P.a. NPPES

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

CAROLINA EYE CARE ON MERRIMON, O.D., P.A. (NPI 1225399397) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. The organization lists Lesley N. Brooks, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225399397
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCAROLINA EYE CARE ON MERRIMON, O.D., P.A.
Location Address825-B MERRIMON AVE.Asheville, NC 28804
Mailing Address825b Merrimon Ave.Asheville, NC 28804 · (828) 236-0099 · Fax (828) 236-1236
Phone(828) 236-0099
Fax(828) 236-1236
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLesley N. BrooksPresident · (828) 236-0099
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1225399397 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 NC · 2080
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.
825-B MERRIMON AVE., Asheville, NC 28804
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid8802152NC
Medicare PIN2473154NC

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon

DMEPOS supplier · Asheville, NCOperated by Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon Od PA
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20520767
Medicare Participant SinceJune 29, 2012
Supplier Location825 B Merrimon AvenueAsheville, NC 28804
Phone(828) 236-0099
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. LESLEY N BROOKS OD
Optometrist
825-B MERRIMON AVE.
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804
Buncombe County (828) 236-0099

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 Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A. is 1225399397. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2012.

Where is Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A. located?

Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A. is located at 825-B Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804. The listed phone number is (828) 236-0099.

What is Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A.'s specialty?

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

Does Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., 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 Carolina Eye Care On Merrimon, O.D., P.A. was last updated on January 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.