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CLAYTON B RHODES
NPI 1275702045
Optometrist in Hixson, TN

Active since February 26, 2008
5433 HIXSON PIKE, HIXSON, TN 37343(423) 843-2020(423) 842-1914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2025, Jul 25, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Clayton B Rhodes NPPES

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

CLAYTON B RHODES (NPI 1275702045), doing business as Hixson Eyecare, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hixson, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization lists Clayton B Rhodes, Od, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275702045
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCLAYTON B RHODES
Location Address5433 HIXSON PIKEHixson, TN 37343-3238
Mailing Address5433 Hixson PikeHixson, TN 37343-3238 · (423) 843-2020 · Fax (423) 842-1914
Phone(423) 843-2020
Fax(423) 842-1914
Organization SubpartYesParent: Clayton B Rhodes Od Pc
Authorized OfficialClayton B RhodesOd · (423) 843-2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1275702045 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · OD507
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 ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X
5433 HIXSON PIKE, Hixson, TN 37343
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHixson Eyecare

Other Identifiers 1

Other2008500TN · Blue Cross & Blue Shield

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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)

Clayton B Rhodes 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 Clayton B Rhodes, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Michael Quackenbush, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1154737401
5433 HIXSON PIKE
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anne Strong, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1891199337
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-7166
✔ PECOS8.4 mi
Alisha Niswonger, OD
Optometry
NPI 1932752458
4180 OLD MILTON PKWY
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 776-9000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare94 mi

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Clayton B Rhodes Od PC carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Clayton B Rhodes Od PC

DMEPOS supplier · Hixson, TN
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Clayton B Rhodes Od PC 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)20644463
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location5433 Hixson PikeHixson, TN 37343
Phone(423) 843-2020
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

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.

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 Clayton B Rhodes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clayton B Rhodes is 1275702045. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2008. The provider is doing business as Hixson EyeCare.

Where is Clayton B Rhodes located?

Clayton B Rhodes is located at 5433 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. The listed phone number is (423) 843-2020.

What is Clayton B Rhodes's specialty?

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

Is Clayton B Rhodes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clayton B Rhodes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Clayton B Rhodes?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Clayton B Rhodes. 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 at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Clayton B Rhodes accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Clayton B Rhodes Od PC accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Clayton B Rhodes accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Clayton B Rhodes 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 Clayton B Rhodes was last updated on February 4, 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.