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THE VISION CENTER
NPI 1396938940
Optometrist in Horseheads, NY

Active since August 27, 2007CLIA 33D2094458 · Waiver
298 COLONIAL DR, HORSEHEADS, NY 14845(607) 796-6284(607) 796-6617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About The Vision Center NPPES

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

THE VISION CENTER (NPI 1396938940) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Horseheads, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 16, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Painted Post, and lists John Patrick Plow, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396938940
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NamePLOW OPTOMETRY PC
Location Address298 COLONIAL DRHorseheads, NY 14845-8400
Mailing Address298 Colonial DrHorseheads, NY 14845-8400 · (607) 796-6284 · Fax (607) 796-6617
Phone(607) 796-6284
Fax(607) 796-6617
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Patrick PlowPresident · (607) 796-6284
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1396938940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · TUV005786
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.
298 COLONIAL DR, Horseheads, NY 14845
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Vision Center

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1140 Village SqPainted Post, NY 14870-1320 · Phone (607) 796-6284

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 33D2094458

Plow Optometry PC · Horseheads, NY
Active · expires Apr 16, 2027
CLIA Number33D2094458
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 17, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 16, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. John P. Plow
Laboratory Phone(607) 796-6284
Laboratory LocationPlow Optometry PC298 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. JOHN PATRICK PLOW OD
Optometrist
298 COLONIAL DR
HORSEHEADS, NY 14845
Chemung County (607) 796-6284
DR. MICHAEL JOHN O'CONNOR O.D.
Optometrist
298 COLONIAL DR
HORSEHEADS, NY 14845
Chemung County (607) 796-6284

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 Plow Optometry PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Plow Optometry PC is 1396938940. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2007. The provider is doing business as The Vision Center.

Where is Plow Optometry PC located?

Plow Optometry PC is located at 298 Colonial Dr, Horseheads, NY 14845. The listed phone number is (607) 796-6284.

What is Plow Optometry PC's specialty?

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

Does Plow Optometry PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 33D2094458) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 16, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Plow Optometry PC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Plow Optometry 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 Plow Optometry PC was last updated on December 18, 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.