HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES OPTICAL CENTER
NPI 1336427145
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Shenandoah, TX

Q: What is Houston Optic, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston Optic, PLLC is 1336427145. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2011. The provider is doing business as Houston Eye Associates Optical Center.

Q: What is Houston Optic, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Active since July 27, 2011CLIA 45D2168178 · Waiver

1699 RESEARCH FOREST DR, SUITE 150, SHENANDOAH, TX 77380(281) 363-2071 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2021, Aug 12, 2021, May 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Houston Eye Associates Optical Center NPPES

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

HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES OPTICAL CENTER (NPI 1336427145) is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Shenandoah, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 23, 2027 and lists Thomas Merkle, Chief Information Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336427145

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332B00000X

Legal Business NameHOUSTON OPTIC, PLLC

Location Address1699 RESEARCH FOREST DR, SUITE 150Shenandoah, TX 77380

Mailing Address2855 Gramercy St Ste 400Houston, TX 77025-1756 · (713) 668-6828

Phone(281) 363-2071

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialThomas MerkleChief Information Officer · (713) 668-6828

Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023

✔ NPI 1336427145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers

Taxonomy Code332B00000X

Definition

A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.

Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X

1699 RESEARCH FOREST DR, Shenandoah, TX 77380

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHouston Eye Associates Optical Center

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2168178

Houston Eye Associates · The Woodlands, TX

Active · expires Jun 23, 2027

CLIA Number45D2168178

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateJune 24, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateJune 23, 2027

Laboratory DirectorTom Merkle

Laboratory Phone(281) 363-2155

Laboratory LocationHouston Eye Associates1699 Research Forest Drive #150, The Woodlands, TX 77380

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Houston Optic, PLLC carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Houston Optic, PLLC

DMEPOS supplier · Spring, TX

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Accepts Medicare assignment

Houston Optic, PLLC agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20571305

Medicare Participant SinceDecember 1, 2006

Supplier Location5211 Fm 2920 Rd Ste 102Spring, TX 77388

Phone(281) 444-1677

Supplier Specialties

Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses

Conventional Eyeglasses

Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Houston Optic, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston Optic, PLLC is 1336427145. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2011. The provider is doing business as Houston Eye Associates Optical Center.

Where is Houston Optic, PLLC located?

Houston Optic, PLLC is located at 1699 Research Forest Dr Suite 150, Shenandoah, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (281) 363-2071.

What is Houston Optic, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Does Houston Optic, PLLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Houston Optic, PLLC accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Houston Optic, PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2168178) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 23, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Houston Optic, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Insurance Company list Houston Optic, PLLC 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 Houston Optic, PLLC was last updated on September 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.