MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A.
NPI 1255464244
Ophthalmology in Forest City, NC

Active since March 13, 2007CLIA 34D2100253 · Waiver
640 OAK ST, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 245-5550(828) 245-0551 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Morganton Eye Physicians, P.a. NPPES

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

MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A. (NPI 1255464244) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Forest City, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 10, 2027 and lists Dennis W Lee, Business Manager, Meppa, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255464244
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameMORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A.
Location Address640 OAK STForest City, NC 28043-3470
Mailing Address335 E Parker RdMorganton, NC 28655-5112 · (828) 433-1000 · Fax (828) 433-6274
Fax(828) 245-0551
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDennis W LeeBusiness Manager, Meppa · (828) 433-1000
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2009
NPI 1255464244 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
Also ListedTechnician/Technologist · OpticianTaxonomy 156FX1800X
640 OAK ST, Forest City, NC 28043

Other Identifiers 5

Other02223NY · Blue Cross Blue Shield Nc
Medicare PINCA0058NC
Medicare PIN230299CNC
Medicare NSC0392190003NC
Medicaid7902223NC

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

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 34D2100253

Morganton Eye Physicians,pa · Forest City, NC
Active · expires Aug 10, 2027
CLIA Number34D2100253
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJonathan C. Lowry
Laboratory Phone(828) 245-5550
Laboratory LocationMorganton Eye Physicians,pa640 Oak Street, Forest City, NC 28043
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Morganton Eye Physicians PA carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Morganton Eye Physicians PA

DMEPOS supplier · Forest City, NC

Accepts Medicare assignment

Morganton Eye Physicians PA 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)20669939
Medicare Participant SinceAugust 1, 1994
Supplier Location640 Oak StForest City, NC 28043
Provider TypePhysician – Ophthalmology
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

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 3

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

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
640 OAK ST, OPTICAL DEPARTMENT
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Optometrist
640 OAK ST
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
640 OAK ST
FOREST CITY, NC 28043

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 Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. is 1255464244. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2007.

Where is Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. located?

Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. is located at 640 Oak St, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 245-5550.

What is Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A.'s specialty?

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

Does Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Morganton Eye Physicians PA accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2100253) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 10, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Morganton Eye Physicians, 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 Morganton Eye Physicians, P.A. was last updated on July 17, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.