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UNIVERSITY EYE SPECIALISTS, PC
NPI 1316916158
Ophthalmology in Knoxville, TN

Active since March 15, 2006
1932 ALCOA HWY., STE. 255, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 244-2030(865) 410-7292 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2021, Aug 7, 2019, Dec 29, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About University Eye Specialists, Pc NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY EYE SPECIALISTS, PC (NPI 1316916158), doing business as University Eye Surgeons, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists William H Pitt, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316916158
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameUNIVERSITY EYE SPECIALISTS, PC
Location Address1932 ALCOA HWY., STE. 255Knoxville, TN 37920
Mailing Address1932 Alcoa Hwy., Ste. 255Knoxville, TN 37920 · (865) 244-2030 · Fax (865) 410-7292
Phone(865) 244-2030
Fax(865) 410-7292
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam H PittCeo · (865) 244-2020
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1316916158 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X
1932 ALCOA HWY., STE. 255, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameUniversity Eye Surgeons

Other Identifiers 1

OtherCM8133Railroad Medicare

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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)

University Eye Specialists, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

17

Medicare enrollment records show 17 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to University Eye Specialists, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Ophthalmology12
Optometry5

Clinicians, nearest first (17)

James Rouse, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1083877369
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Charles Ange, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1952370843
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
James Doss, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1447423793
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Paul Froula, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1487623310
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Herbert Glatt, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1467421933
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
David Harris, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1356346910
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Lauren Harris, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1295056943
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Gerald Lubert, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1972572899
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jennifer Maples, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1932124146
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Jonathan Sowell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1760451363
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Mia Taylor, OD
Optometry
NPI 1497487102
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 244-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Robert Price, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922093988
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD STE 101
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 694-2021
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Julie Durand, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1174592984
622 SMITHVIEW DR
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-1234
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Hannah Hughes, OD
Optometry
NPI 1104440486
622 SMITHVIEW DR
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 244-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Justin Gagel, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1790216778
900 S LIMESTONE CTW 304
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-9918
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare148 mi
Jeremy Caylor, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1881387314
1935 BLUEGRASS AVE STE 200
Louisville, KY 40215
(800) 477-0055
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare185 mi
David Harris, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1588923429
600 PAVONIA AVE STE 6
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 963-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare630 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 University Eye Specialists, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Eye Specialists, PC is 1316916158. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2006. The provider was formerly known as University Eye Surgeons.

Where is University Eye Specialists, PC located?

University Eye Specialists, PC is located at 1932 Alcoa Hwy., Ste. 255, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 244-2030.

What is University Eye Specialists, PC's specialty?

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

Is University Eye Specialists, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. University Eye Specialists, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through University Eye Specialists, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 17 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to University Eye Specialists, PC. 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 Ophthalmology (12) and Optometry (5). Of these, 12 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does University Eye Specialists, PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list University Eye Specialists, PC 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 University Eye Specialists, PC was last updated on November 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.