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OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS NW
NPI 1407804552
Optometrist in Bellingham, WA

Active since May 04, 2006CLIA 50D2053556 · Waiver
2222 JAMES ST, STE A, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 676-4030(360) 676-8719 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2023, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Optometric Physicians Nw NPPES

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

OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS NW (NPI 1407804552) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Bellingham, Washington and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 4, 2028 and lists Brad D Bearden, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407804552
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameWHATCOM VISION CLINICS LLC
Location Address2222 JAMES ST, STE ABellingham, WA 98225-4152
Mailing Address2222 James St, Ste ABellingham, WA 98225-4152 · (360) 676-4030 · Fax (360) 676-8719
Phone(360) 676-4030
Fax(360) 676-8719
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrad D BeardenOwner · (360) 676-4030
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1407804552 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 WA · OD00003766
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.
2222 JAMES ST, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Other Names 1

Other NameOptometric Physicians Nw

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2019883WA

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 Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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 50D2053556

Optometric Physicians Northwest · Bellingham, WA
Active · expires Apr 4, 2028
CLIA Number50D2053556
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 4, 2013
Certificate Expiration DateApril 4, 2028
Laboratory DirectorBrad Bearden
Laboratory Phone(360) 949-4030
Laboratory LocationOptometric Physicians Northwest2222 James St Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98225
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MATTHEW BAKER
Massage Therapist
2222 JAMES ST, SUITE C
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 201-9401
KATHERINE A STARBUCK LMP
Massage Therapist
2222 JAMES ST, SUITE C
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 739-0985
BRAD D BEARDEN O.D.
Optometrist
2222 JAMES ST, SUITE, A
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 676-4030
DR. ROBERT K BAKER D.C.
Chiropractor
2222 JAMES ST, SUITE C
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 733-5688

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 Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC is 1407804552. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006. The provider is also known as Optometric Physicians NW.

Where is Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC located?

Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC is located at 2222 James St Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 676-4030.

What is Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC's specialty?

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

Does Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 50D2053556) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC 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 Whatcom Vision Clinics LLC was last updated on July 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.