UNIVERSITY OPTICIANS, INC.
NPI 1295856516
Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic in Gainesville, FL
NPI Status: Active since April 03, 2007
Contact Information
300 SW 4TH AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL
ZIP 32601
Phone: (352) 378-4480
Fax: (352) 377-5710
- Organization
- Technician/Technologist
- Ophthalmic
- Accepts Insurance
About UNIVERSITY OPTICIANS, INC.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for University Opticians, Inc., a provider established in Gainesville, Florida operating as a Technician/technologist, focusing in ophthalmic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295856516 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1100X with license number ME0011225 (FL). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. University Opticians, Inc. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's
- NPI
- 1295856516
- Provider Legal Name
- UNIVERSITY OPTICIANS, INC.
- Other Organization Name
- Other Name Type
- (6)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 300 SW 4TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
- Location Phone
- (352) 378-4480
- Location Fax
- (352) 377-5710
- Mailing Address
- 300 SW 4TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
- Mailing Phone
- (352) 378-4480
- Mailing Fax
- (352) 377-5710
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-03-2007
- Last Update Date
- 09-11-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Technician/Technologist Ophthalmic
- Taxonomy Code
- 156FX1100X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- ME0011225
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 156FX1800X | Eye and Vision Services Providers | Technician/Technologist | OE0000041 (FL) |
Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
- AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
- Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
- Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
- Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
- Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
- BlueSelect Bronze Basic - PPO
- BlueSelect Bronze Core - PPO
- BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Gold Core - PPO
- BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus - PPO
- BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver Classic - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus - PPO
- BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental - PPO
- BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
- BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 1400 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1295856516, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295856516, enumerated as an "organization" on April 03, 2007.
The provider is located at 300 SW 4TH AVE GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 and the phone number is (352) 378-4480.
Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1100X and a focus in Ophthalmic.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
