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SOMERS EYE CENTER INC
NPI 1316045867
Ophthalmology in North Kansas City, MO

Active since September 20, 2006
2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR, SUITE 1240, NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116(816) 842-2015(816) 221-3713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Somers Eye Center Inc NPPES

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

SOMERS EYE CENTER INC (NPI 1316045867) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in North Kansas City, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Michelle J Merriman, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316045867
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSOMERS EYE CENTER INC
Location Address2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR, SUITE 1240North Kansas City, MO 64116-3276
Mailing Address2790 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 1240North Kansas City, MO 64116-3276 · (816) 842-2015 · Fax (816) 221-3713
Phone(816) 842-2015
Fax(816) 221-3713
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichelle J MerrimanOffice Manager · (816) 842-2015
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2012
✔ NPI 1316045867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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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, Oscar Insurance Company.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)

Somers Eye Center Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Somers Eye Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Audrey Blacklock, MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1912199159
2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 1240
N Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 842-2015
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen Loughman, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1043230675
9238 WOODSTONE ST
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 495-9999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 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 Somers Eye Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Somers Eye Center Inc is 1316045867. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Somers Eye Center Inc located?

Somers Eye Center Inc is located at 2790 Clay Edwards Dr Suite 1240, North Kansas City, MO 64116. The listed phone number is (816) 842-2015.

What is Somers Eye Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Somers Eye Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Somers Eye Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Somers Eye Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Somers Eye Center Inc, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Somers Eye Center Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Oscar Insurance Company list Somers Eye Center Inc 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 Somers Eye Center Inc was last updated on March 8, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.