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WESTSIDE EYE CARE
NPI 1407143076
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since July 05, 2011
1560 ELDRIDGE PKWY, SUITE 136, HOUSTON, TX 77077(281) 235-5443 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Westside Eye Care NPPES

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

WESTSIDE EYE CARE (NPI 1407143076) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. The organization lists Thao Thien Nguyen, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407143076
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameWESTSIDE EYE CARE
Location Address1560 ELDRIDGE PKWY, SUITE 136Houston, TX 77077-1761
Mailing AddressPo Box 8176Houston, TX 77288-8176 · (281) 235-5443
Phone(281) 235-5443
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThao Thien NguyenPresident · (281) 235-5442
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2011
✔ NPI 1407143076 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
1560 ELDRIDGE PKWY, Houston, TX 77077
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWestside Eye Care

Other Identifiers 1

Other7728TGTX · Texas Optometry License

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 Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Westside Eye Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Westside Eye Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Amy Nguyen, OD
Optometry
NPI 1366097891
1560 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 136
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 531-7020
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Thao Nguyen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1629365291
1560 ELDRIDGE PKWY SUITE 136
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 235-5443
✔ PECOS0.1 mi

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 Westside Eye Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Westside Eye Care is 1407143076. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2011.

Where is Westside Eye Care located?

Westside Eye Care is located at 1560 Eldridge Pkwy Suite 136, Houston, TX 77077. The listed phone number is (281) 235-5443.

What is Westside Eye Care's specialty?

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

Is Westside Eye Care enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Westside Eye Care is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Westside Eye Care?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Westside Eye Care. 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, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Westside Eye Care accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 9 other insurers list Westside Eye Care 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 Westside Eye Care was last updated on October 6, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.