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RETINA ASSOCIATES, PC
NPI 1245233014
Ophthalmology in Merrillville, IN

Active since May 24, 2005
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, STE A, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 769-9022(219) 769-1918 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Retina Associates, Pc NPPES

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

RETINA ASSOCIATES, PC (NPI 1245233014) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Christopher David Pelzek, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245233014
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameRETINA ASSOCIATES, PC
Location Address8679 CONNECTICUT ST, STE AMerrillville, IN 46410-6383
Mailing Address8679 Connecticut St Ste AMerrillville, IN 46410-6383 · (219) 769-9022 · Fax (219) 649-2995
Phone(219) 769-9022
Fax(219) 769-1918
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher David PelzekPresident · (219) 769-9022
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1245233014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 14400 N Calumet Ave Ste 100Valparaiso, IN 46383-1696 · Phone (219) 242-8221 · Fax (219) 299-2580
Location 22000 Franklin St Ste AMichigan City, IN 46360-4535 · Phone (219) 872-4445 · Fax (219) 872-4436
Location 3931 Ridge Rd Ste HMunster, IN 46321-1756 · Phone (219) 836-4110 · Fax (219) 836-2709

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100213880IN

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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

HARRY GENE FRANK D.D.S.
Dentist (Endodontics)
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, SUITE C
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-1166
DR. MARK DAVID MAGURA D.D.S.,M.S.D.
Dentist (Endodontics)
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, SUITE C
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-1166
COMMUNITY HEALTHNET, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, SUITE C
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 880-1190
DR. THOMAS OMAR BENNETT M.D.
Specialist
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, STE A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-9022
DR. JOHN FRASER WILSON M.D.
Specialist
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, STE A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-9022
DR. CHRISTOPHER DAVID PELZEK M.D.
Ophthalmology
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, STE A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-9022
DR. RICHARD MARK LIPMAN M.D.
Specialist
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, STE A
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-9022
DR. THEODOROS ANEZIRIS D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dentist (Endodontics)
8679 CONNECTICUT ST, SUITE C
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 769-1166

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 Retina Associates, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Retina Associates, PC is 1245233014. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Retina Associates, PC located?

Retina Associates, PC is located at 8679 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-9022.

What is Retina Associates, PC's specialty?

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

What insurance does Retina Associates, PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Retina Associates, PC 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 Retina Associates, PC was last updated on September 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.