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TEMPLE EYE ASSOCIATES PA
NPI 1437914769
Optometrist in Temple, TX

Active since February 15, 2024
221 PALOMA DR, TEMPLE, TX 76502(254) 816-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Temple Eye Associates Pa NPPES

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

TEMPLE EYE ASSOCIATES PA (NPI 1437914769), doing business as View Temple, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Temple, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. The organization lists Thomas Allen Lucas, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437914769
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameTEMPLE EYE ASSOCIATES PA
Location Address221 PALOMA DRTemple, TX 76502-2289
Mailing Address221 Paloma DrTemple, TX 76502-2289 · (254) 816-2020
Phone(254) 816-2020
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThomas Allen LucasPresident · (254) 816-2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1437914769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
221 PALOMA DR, Temple, TX 76502
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsView Temple

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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)

Temple Eye Associates Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Temple Eye Associates PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Lauren Bowman, OD
Optometry
NPI 1144154840
221 PALOMA DR
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 816-2020
✔ PECOSSame address
Margaret Mccown, OD
Optometry
NPI 1255954749
221 PALOMA DR
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 816-2020
✔ PECOSSame address
Allison Pepin, OD
Optometry
NPI 1669049870
418 N MAIN ST
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 781-0041
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Larry Kocian, OD
Optometry
NPI 1982134045
3124 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-4733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Thomas Lucas, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1356369458
3124 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-4733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Liam Burhans, OD
Optometry
NPI 1356275051
3124 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 358-5314
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
John Mcgullion, OD
Optometry
NPI 1255123857
3124 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-4733
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Chad Said, OD
Optometry
NPI 1225875735
3124 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY
Killeen, TX 76543
(713) 256-8065
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
John Deapen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1679596837
1106 S W S YOUNG DR
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 690-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Michael Goering, OD
Optometry
NPI 1912559626
36029 58TH STREET
Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
(254) 287-7281
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 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 Temple Eye Associates PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Temple Eye Associates PA is 1437914769. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2024. The provider is doing business as VIEW Temple.

Where is Temple Eye Associates PA located?

Temple Eye Associates PA is located at 221 Paloma Dr, Temple, TX 76502. The listed phone number is (254) 816-2020.

What is Temple Eye Associates PA's specialty?

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

Is Temple Eye Associates PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Temple Eye Associates PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Temple Eye Associates PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Temple Eye Associates 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Temple Eye Associates PA accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Temple Eye Associates 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 Temple Eye Associates PA was last updated on February 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.