DREXEL UNIVERSITY
NPI 1336160027
Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 8
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Drexel University is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by January 31, 2027
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
338Medicare enrollment records show 338 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Drexel University, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 42 practice at this address and 245 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 37
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 338Philadelphia, PA 19141
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 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.
Is Drexel University enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Drexel University is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Drexel University's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Pennsylvania, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Drexel University?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 338 clinicians in 37 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Drexel University. 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 (74), Internal Medicine (34) and Family Practice (23). Of these, 42 practice at this address and 245 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Drexel University accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.
# Drexel University · NPI 1336160027
Optometrist organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 21, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1336160027 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 21, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **Also known as:** The Eye Institute (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Edward Waldov, DIRECTOR OF REVENUE CYCLE
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1200 W GODFREY AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19141-3323
- **Phone:** (215) 276-6000 · **Fax:** (215) 276-1329
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** January 31, 2027 (Non-DME Part B, Pennsylvania, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 338 clinicians in 37 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Optometry (74), Internal Medicine (34), Family Practice (23); 42 practice at this address and 245 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1336160027/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 4, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Other 01628 (PA); Other 0053189000 (PA); Other 2248 (PA); and 5 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1336160027) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.