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GHAITH AL-SOWAIDI
NPI 1427586783
Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since May 31, 2017PECOS Enrolled
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 892-7166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2017, May 31, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ghaith Al-sowaidi NPPES

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

GHAITH AL-SOWAIDI (NPI 1427586783) is an individual optometrist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3389) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427586783
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameGHAITH AL-SOWAIDI
Location Address2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167Chattanooga, TN 37421-6057
Mailing Address6111 Nashville HwyDeer Lodge, TN 37726-3219
Phone(423) 892-7166
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427586783 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 TN · 3389
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.
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ghaith Al-sowaidi is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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. BENJAMIN CARDEN OD
Optometrist
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 892-7166
ANNE STRONG O.D.
Optometrist
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 892-7166

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 Ghaith Al-sowaidi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ghaith Al-sowaidi is 1427586783. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2017.

Where is Ghaith Al-sowaidi located?

Ghaith Al-sowaidi practices at 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd Ste 167, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 892-7166.

What is Ghaith Al-sowaidi's specialty?

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

Is Ghaith Al-sowaidi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ghaith Al-sowaidi is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ghaith Al-sowaidi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Magnolia Health and 4 other insurers list Ghaith Al-sowaidi 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 Ghaith Al-sowaidi was last updated on September 22, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.