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OPHTHALMIC PHYSICIANS, INC
NPI 1265523237
Ophthalmology in Mentor, OH

Active since September 27, 2006
8140 NORTON PARKWAY, SUITE 110, MENTOR, OH 44060(440) 255-1115(440) 255-1550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2021, Oct 21, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc NPPES

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

OPHTHALMIC PHYSICIANS, INC (NPI 1265523237) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Mentor, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Gregory C Riffle, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265523237
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameOPHTHALMIC PHYSICIANS, INC
Location Address8140 NORTON PARKWAY, SUITE 110Mentor, OH 44060
Mailing Address8140 Norton Pkwy Ste 110Mentor, OH 44060-6017 · (440) 255-1115 · Fax (440) 255-1550
Phone(440) 255-1115
Fax(440) 255-1550
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGregory C RifflePresident · (440) 255-1115
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1265523237 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.
8140 NORTON PARKWAY, Mentor, OH 44060
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0198389OH

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 ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Gregory Eippert, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1730181934
8140 NORTON PKWY STE 110
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-1115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Carrie Happ-Smith, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1124306485
8140 NORTON PKWY STE 110
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-1115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Michelle Lieb, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1629380514
8140 NORTON PKWY # 110
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-1115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Erin Nichols, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1053774489
8140 NORTON PKWY STE 110
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-1115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gregory Riffle, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1669474938
8140 NORTON PKWY STE 110
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-1115
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Bernard Perla, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1790774370
36100 EUCLID AVE STE 450
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-9555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Jacquelyn Kuta, OD
Optometry
NPI 1427403104
6500 ROCKSIDE RD STE 100
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 674-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 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 Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc is 1265523237. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2006.

Where is Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc located?

Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc is located at 8140 Norton Parkway Suite 110, Mentor, OH 44060. The listed phone number is (440) 255-1115.

What is Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc. 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 Ophthalmology (5) and Optometry (2). Of these, 6 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc 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 Ophthalmic Physicians, Inc was last updated on February 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.