GHAITH AL-SOWAIDI
NPI 1427586783
Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Q: 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.

Q: What is Ghaith Al-sowaidi's specialty?

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

Q: 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 9 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.

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: November 01, 2026.

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

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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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Ghaith Al-sowaidi reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC

113 mi

Optometrist

1800 GALLERIA BLVD, 1330
Franklin, TN 37067

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Ky Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC
58 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194739490 (615) 771-7382

Tn Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC

257 mi

Optometrist

231 NEW BYHALIA RD STE 100
Collierville, TN 38017

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
57 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538827050 (901) 854-6798

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ghaith Al-sowaidi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ghaith Al-sowaidi reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates, PLLC (Franklin, TN) and Tn Doctors Of Optometry, PLLC (Collierville, TN). Each 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 Ghaith Al-sowaidi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ghaith Al-sowaidi accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and 3 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 9 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.