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DR. BLAHA AND ASSOCIATE OPTOMETRISTS
NPI 1285816041
Optometrist in Newport News, VA

Active since December 03, 2007
12407 JEFFERSON AVE, SUITE A, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602(757) 988-8903(757) 988-8903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists NPPES

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

DR. BLAHA AND ASSOCIATE OPTOMETRISTS (NPI 1285816041) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Newport News, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. The organization lists Elina Shvets Blaha, Owner/optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285816041
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDR. BLAHA AND ASSOCIATE OPTOMETRISTS
Location Address12407 JEFFERSON AVE, SUITE ANewport News, VA 23602-4311
Mailing AddressPo Box 14292Newport News, VA 23608-0006 · (757) 988-8903 · Fax (757) 988-8903
Phone(757) 988-8903
Fax(757) 988-8903
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElina Shvets BlahaOwner/optometrist · (757) 988-8903
Enumeration DateDecember 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 2009
✔ NPI 1285816041 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0618000985
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.
12407 JEFFERSON AVE, Newport News, VA 23602
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINC10571VA

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Elina Blaha, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1770582108
12407 JEFFERSON AVE SUITE A
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 988-8903
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists is 1285816041. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 3, 2007.

Where is Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists located?

Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists is located at 12407 Jefferson Ave Suite A, Newport News, VA 23602. The listed phone number is (757) 988-8903.

What is Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists's specialty?

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

Is Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists 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 Dr. Blaha And Associate Optometrists was last updated on January 26, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.