CENTRAL ARKANSAS OPHTHALMOLOGY
NPI 1396809679
Ophthalmology in Little Rock, AR

Q: What is Central Arkansas Ophthalmology's NPI number?

The NPI number for Central Arkansas Ophthalmology is 1396809679. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Blandford Eye Care & Surgery.

Q: What is Central Arkansas Ophthalmology's specialty?

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

Active since December 20, 2006

5300 W. MARKHAM, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 664-5354(501) 664-5257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Central Arkansas Ophthalmology NPPES

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

CENTRAL ARKANSAS OPHTHALMOLOGY (NPI 1396809679), doing business as Blandford Eye Care & Surgery, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Little Rock, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization lists David R Rozas, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396809679

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Legal Business NameCENTRAL ARKANSAS OPHTHALMOLOGY

Location Address5300 W. MARKHAMLittle Rock, AR 72205-3528

Mailing Address5300 W. MarkhamLittle Rock, AR 72205-3528 · (501) 664-5354 · Fax (501) 664-5257

Phone(501) 664-5354

Fax(501) 664-5257

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDavid R RozasPresident · (501) 664-5354

Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 2016

✔ NPI 1396809679 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.

5300 W. MARKHAM, Little Rock, AR 72205

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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameBlandford Eye Care & Surgery

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5B149

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 Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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)

Central Arkansas Ophthalmology is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Central Arkansas Ophthalmology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Katherine Baltz, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1225006497

5300 W. MARKHAM
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 664-5354

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Edward Penick, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1962449892

5300 W MARKHAM ST
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 664-5354

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

David Rozas, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1043289101

5300 W. MARKHAM
Little Rock, AR 72205

(501) 664-5354

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Central Arkansas Ophthalmology's NPI number?

The NPI number for Central Arkansas Ophthalmology is 1396809679. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Blandford Eye Care & Surgery.

Where is Central Arkansas Ophthalmology located?

Central Arkansas Ophthalmology is located at 5300 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 664-5354.

What is Central Arkansas Ophthalmology's specialty?

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

Is Central Arkansas Ophthalmology enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Central Arkansas Ophthalmology is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Central Arkansas Ophthalmology?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Central Arkansas Ophthalmology. 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Central Arkansas Ophthalmology accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Central Arkansas Ophthalmology 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 Central Arkansas Ophthalmology was last updated on July 28, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.