WEST COAST EYE INSTITUTE PA
NPI 1437269446
Ophthalmology in Lecanto, FL

Active since August 30, 2006CLIA 10D2021936 · Waiver
240 N LECANTO HWY, LECANTO, FL 34461(352) 746-2246(352) 746-2807 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About West Coast Eye Institute Pa NPPES

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

WEST COAST EYE INSTITUTE PA (NPI 1437269446) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Lecanto, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 22, 2027 and lists John W Rowda, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437269446
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameWEST COAST EYE INSTITUTE PA
Location Address240 N LECANTO HWYLecanto, FL 34461-9191
Mailing Address240 N Lecanto HwyLecanto, FL 34461-9191 · (352) 746-2246 · Fax (352) 746-2807
Fax(352) 746-2807
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJohn W RowdaPresident · (352) 746-2246
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2011
✔ NPI 1437269446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · OS0004322✔ Licensed in FL · ME0060384
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.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License OP1974 (FL)
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X · License OS0004322 (FL)
240 N LECANTO HWY, Lecanto, FL 34461

Other Identifiers 8

OtherCN2160Railroad Medicare
Medicaid378460600FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified40218FL · Group Provider #
OtherBCBSFL · 40218
Other5503208Ghi
Medicaid378460601FL
Medicare PIN40218
Medicare NSC0519570001

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

West Coast Eye Institute Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to West Coast Eye Institute PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1417147935
240 N LECANTO HWY
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1033221510
240 N LECANTO HWY
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1497865489
240 N LECANTO HWY
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2246
✔ PECOSSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1932787611
240 N LECANTO HWY
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1356533566
240 N. LECANTO HWY.
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922100080
830 MEDICAL CT E
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-6633
✔ PECOS9.3 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1295837755
830 MEDICAL CT E
Inverness, FL 34452
(352) 726-6633
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.3 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1407161771
600 CAISSON HILL RD
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 240-7335
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,078 mi

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

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 10D2021936

West Coast Eye Institute · Lecanto, FL
Active · expires Mar 22, 2027
CLIA Number10D2021936
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJohn Rowda
Laboratory Phone(352) 746-2246
Laboratory LocationWest Coast Eye Institute240 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories West Coast Eye Institute PA carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

West Coast Eye Institute PA

DMEPOS supplier · Lecanto, FL
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Accepts Medicare assignment

West Coast Eye Institute PA agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20608331
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 2002
Supplier Location240 N Lecanto HwyLecanto, FL 34461
Provider TypePhysician – Ophthalmology
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 West Coast Eye Institute PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Coast Eye Institute PA is 1437269446. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is West Coast Eye Institute PA located?

West Coast Eye Institute PA is located at 240 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461. The listed phone number is (352) 746-2246.

What is West Coast Eye Institute PA's specialty?

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

Is West Coast Eye Institute PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. West Coast Eye Institute PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through West Coast Eye Institute PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to West Coast Eye Institute PA. 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 (7) and Optometry (1). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does West Coast Eye Institute PA accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, West Coast Eye Institute PA accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does West Coast Eye Institute PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D2021936) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does West Coast Eye Institute PA accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) list West Coast Eye Institute PA 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 West Coast Eye Institute PA was last updated on May 3, 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.