LIGHT AND VISION, INC
NPI 1275617227
Optometrist in Gardendale, AL

Active since October 25, 2006
754 MAIN STREET, GARDENDALE, AL 35071(205) 631-7700(205) 631-0990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Light And Vision, Inc NPPES

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

LIGHT AND VISION, INC (NPI 1275617227), doing business as Southern Focus Vision Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Gardendale, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists James Forte, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275617227
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameLIGHT AND VISION, INC
Location Address754 MAIN STREETGardendale, AL 35071-2696
Mailing AddressPo Box 1919Gardendale, AL 35071-1919
Fax(205) 631-0990
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames ForteOffice Manager · (205) 631-7700
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1275617227 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X
Also ListedOptometrist · Sports VisionTaxonomy 152WS0006X
754 MAIN STREET, Gardendale, AL 35071

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSouthern Focus Vision Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid529804360AL

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)

Light And Vision, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Light And Vision, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Optometry
NPI 1306420674
754 MAIN ST
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-7700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1770652380
754 MAIN STREET
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-7700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1932548385
230 DOUG BAKER BLVD STE 100
Hoover, AL 35242
(205) 981-0103
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 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 Light And Vision, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Light And Vision, Inc is 1275617227. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006. The provider is doing business as Southern Focus Vision Center.

Where is Light And Vision, Inc located?

Light And Vision, Inc is located at 754 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071. The listed phone number is (205) 631-7700.

What is Light And Vision, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Light And Vision, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Light And Vision, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Light And Vision, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Light And Vision, 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Light And Vision, Inc was last updated on January 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.