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EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF EAST TEXAS
NPI 1427029024
Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Active since January 31, 2006
2440 E 5TH ST, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 595-0500(903) 595-2153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Eye Care Associates Of East Texas NPPES

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

EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF EAST TEXAS (NPI 1427029024) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Tyler, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists June Cheatham, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427029024
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameEAST TEXAS EYE CARE ASSOCIATES PLLC
Location Address2440 E 5TH STTyler, TX 75701-3592
Mailing Address2440 E 5th StTyler, TX 75701-3592 · (903) 595-0500 · Fax (903) 595-2153
Phone(903) 595-0500
Fax(903) 595-2153
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJune CheathamAdministrator · (903) 594-7387
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1427029024 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.
2440 E 5TH ST, Tyler, TX 75701
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEye Care Associates Of East Texas

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15266 Independence Pkwy Ste 150Frisco, TX 75035-5544 · Phone (469) 287-9519 · Fax (469) 917-1368
Location 23924 N Tarrant PkwyFort Worth, TX 76244-5410 · Phone (469) 287-9519

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid085828401TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-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)

Eye Care Associates Of East Texas is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Eye Care Associates Of East Texas, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Ophthalmology8
Optometry6

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Samareh Azar, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1255968665
2440 E 5TH ST
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Bochow, M.D., M.P.H.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1497726103
2440 E 5TH ST
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joshua Hooper, OD
Optometry
NPI 1154328870
2440 E 5TH ST
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gregory Kiblinger, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1497806251
2440 E 5TH ST
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Austin Lash, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1407172828
2440 E 5TH ST
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Curtis Pennell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1831160548
2440 E 5TH ST
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jeremy Cefalu, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1306289186
1327 TROUP HWY
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 606-4733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Jared Lambson, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1144292269
701 W SOUTHWEST LOOP 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(480) 375-8908
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Troy Cooper, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1558332098
1440 S MAIN ST
Lindale, TX 75771
(903) 882-8990
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Vanessa Garcia-Balok, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1336491679
608 S PALESTINE
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-6440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare35 mi
John Whorff, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1730150327
408 S MAIN ST
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5799
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
William Bryant, OD
Optometry
NPI 1396701421
1100 MOCKINGBIRD LN
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
(903) 439-2020
✔ PECOS58 mi
Vishwaradh Reddy
Ophthalmology
NPI 1811457666
5266 INDEPENDENCE PKWY STE 150
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 287-9519
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare102 mi
Crystal Truong, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1720540404
5266 INDEPENDENCE PKWY
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 287-9519
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare102 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 East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC is 1427029024. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2006. The provider is doing business as Eye Care Associates Of East Texas.

Where is East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC located?

East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC is located at 2440 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 595-0500.

What is East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC's specialty?

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

Is East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC. 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. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (8) and Optometry (6). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC 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 6 other insurers list East Texas Eye Care Associates 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 East Texas Eye Care Associates PLLC was last updated on November 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.