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EMPIRE EYE PHYSICIANS
NPI 1255005526
Ophthalmology in Spokane Valley, WA

Active since August 02, 2021
16010 E INDIANA AVE, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216(509) 928-8040(509) 928-0784 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2024, Mar 4, 2024, Oct 7, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Empire Eye Physicians NPPES

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

EMPIRE EYE PHYSICIANS (NPI 1255005526) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Spokane Valley, Washington and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. The organization lists Spencer Michael, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255005526
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSIGHT PARTNERS PHYSICIANS, P.C.
Location Address16010 E INDIANA AVESpokane Valley, WA 99216-1813
Mailing AddressSight Partners Physicians Pc, Po Box 35111Seattle, WA 98124-5111 · (206) 528-6000
Phone(509) 928-8040
Fax(509) 928-0784
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSpencer MichaelCeo · (206) 528-6000
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1255005526 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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
16010 E INDIANA AVE, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEmpire Eye Physicians

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 Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Empire Eye Physicians is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

64

Medicare enrollment records show 64 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Empire Eye Physicians, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Optometry33
Ophthalmology19
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)11
Otolaryngology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 64
Casey Claypool, OD
Optometry
NPI 1447480579
16010 E INDIANA AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jessica Couch
Optometry
NPI 1043926124
16010 E INDIANA AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jason Croskrey, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1609118439
16010 E INDIANA AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christopher Sturbaum, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1457361560
16010 E INDIANA AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gary Wagner, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1699842229
16010 E INDIANA AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashlin Zarate, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
Optometry
NPI 1952036659
16010 E INDIANA AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Irish Dela Rea, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1588071468
14645 NE BEL RED RD STE 102
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 747-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare231 mi
Natalia Bajenova, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1902066228
903 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-8595
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare232 mi
Bruce Ballon, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1619066123
903 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-8595
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare232 mi
Bruce Wietharn, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1255420782
903 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-8595
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare232 mi
Michelle Nguyen, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1487284329
903 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 435-8595
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare232 mi
Sarah Henderson, OD
Optometry
NPI 1558882712
11830 NE 128TH ST STE 1
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-8900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare233 mi
Patricia Oh, O.D., M.S.
Optometry
NPI 1144534470
11800 NE 128TH ST STE 300
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 821-8004
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare233 mi
Kristin Tarbet, MD
Otolaryngology
NPI 1083659262
1810 116TH AVE NE STE D1
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 455-2131
✔ PECOS233 mi
Michael Banitt, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1417006883
16404 SMOKEY POINT BLVD STE 303
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 658-6224
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare234 mi
Zdravka Gueorguieva, OD
Optometry
NPI 1124095955
3802 COLBY AVE
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 339-5436
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare234 mi
Heather Wesner, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1972701993
3927 RUCKER AVE
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 259-0966
✔ Accepts Medicare235 mi
Julia Subbotin, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1205487188
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 520-5000
239 mi
Thanh Kato, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1275929697
201 16TH AVE E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 326-3000
239 mi
Kathryn Lang, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1255379459
600 BROADWAY STE 270
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 625-0578
✔ Accepts Medicare240 mi
See all 64 clinicians

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 Sight Partners Physicians, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. is 1255005526. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2021. The provider is doing business as Empire Eye Physicians.

Where is Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. located?

Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. is located at 16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. The listed phone number is (509) 928-8040.

What is Sight Partners Physicians, P.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sight Partners Physicians, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 64 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Sight Partners Physicians, P.C.. 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 (33), Ophthalmology (19) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (11). Of these, 6 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. 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 Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. was last updated on December 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.