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KRISHNA SANKAR M.D.,P.C.
NPI 1245309863
Optometrist in Covington, VA

Active since November 07, 2006
201 INTERSTATE DR, COVINGTON, VA 24426(540) 962-4621(540) 962-7573 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Krishna Sankar M.d.,p.c. NPPES

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

KRISHNA SANKAR M.D.,P.C. (NPI 1245309863) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Covington, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Krishna Sankar, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245309863
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameKRISHNA SANKAR M.D.,P.C.
Location Address201 INTERSTATE DRCovington, VA 24426-6441
Mailing Address201 Interstate DrCovington, VA 24426-6441 · (540) 962-4621 · Fax (540) 962-7573
Phone(540) 962-4621
Fax(540) 962-7573
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKrishna SankarPresident · (540) 962-4621
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1245309863 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 VA · 0618000020
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.
201 INTERSTATE DR, Covington, VA 24426
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINB05384VA
Other060794VA · Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
Medicare UPING32761VA
Medicare PINC02492VA
OtherCM1365VA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare UPINT32386VA

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Krishna Sankar M.d.,p.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Krishna Sankar, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1902857683
201 INTERSTATE DRIVE
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 962-4621
✔ PECOS1.0 mi
Tasso Butler, OD
Optometry
NPI 1205888757
413 GREENBRIER VALLY MALL DR SUITE 2
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 645-2799
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C. is 1245309863. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2006.

Where is Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C. located?

Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C. is located at 201 Interstate Dr, Covington, VA 24426. The listed phone number is (540) 962-4621.

What is Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C., in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 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. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Sankar M.D.,p.C. was last updated on November 9, 2007. 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.