DREXEL UNIVERSITY
NPI 1336160027
Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA

Active since July 21, 2006
1200 W GODFREY AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141(215) 276-6000(215) 276-1329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2025, Aug 12, 2024, Nov 12, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Drexel University NPPES

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

DREXEL UNIVERSITY (NPI 1336160027), doing business as The Eye Institute, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Edward E Waldov, Director Of Revenue Cycle, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336160027
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDREXEL UNIVERSITY
Location Address1200 W GODFREY AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3323
Mailing Address1200 W Godfrey AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141-3323 · (215) 276-6000 · Fax (215) 276-1329
Fax(215) 276-1329
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEdward E WaldovDirector Of Revenue Cycle · (215) 255-7751
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2025
NPI 1336160027 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

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.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X
1200 W GODFREY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Eye Institute

Other Identifiers 8

Other01628PA · Health Partners Pa
Other0053189000PA · Keystone East Ophthalmolo
Other2248PA · Aetna Us Healthcare
Medicaid0005591590030PA
Other0062163000PA · Keystone East Optometric
Other026958PA · Pa Blue Shield Optometric
Other1002136PA · Mercy Health Plan Pa
Other132200PA · Pa Blue Shield Ophthalmol

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Optometrist
1200 W GODFREY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Occupational Therapist
1200 W GODFREY AVE, ADMINISTRATION SUITE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

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 Drexel University's NPI number?

The NPI number for Drexel University is 1336160027. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006. The provider is doing business as The Eye Institute.

Where is Drexel University located?

Drexel University is located at 1200 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The listed phone number is (215) 276-6000.

What is Drexel University's specialty?

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

What insurance does Drexel University accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Drexel University 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 Drexel University was last updated on April 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.