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CROWN VISION CENTER
NPI 1295737294
Optometrist in Alton, IL

Active since August 10, 2005
111 E 4TH ST STE 440, ALTON, IL 62002(618) 462-9818(314) 741-4947 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2023, Apr 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Crown Vision Center NPPES

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

CROWN VISION CENTER (NPI 1295737294), doing business as Crown Optical, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Alton, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization lists Melissa Allison, Sr. Director Rcm/mvc, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295737294
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameNU-CROWN, LLC
Location Address111 E 4TH ST STE 440Alton, IL 62002-6206
Mailing Address111 E 4th St Ste 440Alton, IL 62002-6206 · (618) 462-9818 · Fax (314) 741-4947
Phone(618) 462-9818
Fax(314) 741-4947
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelissa AllisonSr. Director Rcm/mvc · (618) 462-9818
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1295737294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
111 E 4TH ST STE 440, Alton, IL 62002
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Other Names 2

Other NameCrown Vision Center
Doing Business AsCrown Optical

Other Identifiers 2

OtherDC7072MO · Railroad Medicare
OtherCK2084IL · Railroad Medicare

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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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)

Crown Vision Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

44

Medicare enrollment records show 44 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Crown Vision Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Optometry42
Ophthalmology2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 44
Christina Levi, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1417924648
406 E BROADWAY
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-7611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jacqlyn Long, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1992866057
211 E BROADWAY
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-9818
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Mary Hohenberger, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1487621678
935 N HIGHWAY 67
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 838-7644
✔ PECOS10 mi
Keyur Savla, OD
Optometry
NPI 1528859089
7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 516-5131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Natalie Hutchison, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1235519190
2100 TROY RD
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Emily O'brien, OD
Optometry
NPI 1487214961
401 N EUCLID AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-1848
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Brian Lopatin, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1710946991
4145 LINDELL BLVD
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-1898
✔ PECOS18 mi
Leslie Kinder, OD
Optometry
NPI 1790345429
2311 MCKELVEY RD
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 434-9450
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Mohammed Salman, OD
Optometry
NPI 1225760200
8885 LADUE RD
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 721-2720
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Alexa Kojima, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1629381769
8885 LADUE RD
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 721-2720
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Charles Lutz, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1750340741
1944 ZUMBEHL RD
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 916-5367
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Matthew Woodyard, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1366411969
11477 OLIVE BLVD
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 567-3884
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Michelle Burghart, OD
Optometry
NPI 1932111929
745 N NEW BALLAS RD
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 567-7423
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Robert Olk, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1265429245
11710 OLD BALLAS RD SUITE 102
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 569-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Maggie Pohlmeier, OD
Optometry
NPI 1275150757
621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 5006B
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-5300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Mark Wade, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1376512137
12601 OLIVE BLVD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 336-4690
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Matthew Mccoy, OD
Optometry
NPI 1043835580
3821 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 928-1111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Melanie Ruoff, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1912983107
7235 WATSON RD
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 352-5367
✔ PECOS22 mi
Chih Jen Wang, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1861443079
1560 W US HIGHWAY 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 397-6575
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Sara Day, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1811090830
11941 MANCHESTER RD
Des Peres, MO 63131
(314) 884-2380
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
See all 44 clinicians

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 Nu-Crown, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nu-Crown, LLC is 1295737294. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2005. The provider is doing business as Crown Optical. The provider is also known as Crown Vision Center.

Where is Nu-Crown, LLC located?

Nu-Crown, LLC is located at 111 E 4th St Ste 440, Alton, IL 62002. The listed phone number is (618) 462-9818.

What is Nu-Crown, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Nu-Crown, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nu-Crown, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Nu-Crown, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 44 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Nu-Crown, LLC. 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 Optometry (42) and Ophthalmology (2). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Nu-Crown, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 9 other insurers list Nu-Crown, LLC 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 Nu-Crown, LLC was last updated on August 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.