EYES FIRST VISION CENTER
NPI 1457354037
Optometrist in Middletown, NJ

Q: What is Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA's specialty?

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

Active since May 27, 2005

1147 HWY 35, MIDDLETOWN, NJ 07748(732) 671-7300(732) 706-1605 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Eyes First Vision Center NPPES

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

EYES FIRST VISION CENTER (NPI 1457354037) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Middletown, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization lists James Wachter, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457354037

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameOPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS OF MIDDLETOWN PA

Location Address1147 HWY 35Middletown, NJ 07748-2605

Mailing Address1147 Hwy 35Middletown, NJ 07748-2605 · (732) 671-7300 · Fax (732) 706-1605

Phone(732) 671-7300

Fax(732) 706-1605

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJames WachterOptometrist · (636) 200-4393

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2021

✔ NPI 1457354037 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.

1147 HWY 35, Middletown, NJ 07748

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEyes First Vision Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3175308NJ

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Eyes First Vision Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 22 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Eyes First Vision Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 22

Henna Patel

Optometry

NPI 1639816671

786 HIGHWAY 35
Middletown, NJ 07748

(732) 671-7300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi

Lesley Kraus, OD

Optometry

NPI 1104829795

3013 HWY 35
Hazlet, NJ 07730

(732) 739-4000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi

Timothy Owens, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1316293079

3013 HWY 35
Hazlet, NJ 07730

(732) 739-4000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi

Ojaswita Bastola, OD

Optometry

NPI 1528744497

443F ROUTE 34
Matawan, NJ 07747

(732) 583-3600

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.4 mi

Estella Mira, OD

Optometry

NPI 1659424026

443 STATE ROUTE 34 STE F MARKETPLACE MALL
Matawan, NJ 07747

(732) 583-3600

✔ PECOS8.2 mi

Kirti Patel, OD

Optometry

NPI 1811207608

579 CRANBURY RD SUITE I
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

(732) 307-7933

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi

Shauna Kehoe, OD

Optometry

NPI 1376278101

2204 HIGHWAY 35 STE 9
Sea Girt, NJ 08750

(732) 223-2800

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi

Kirk Chow, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1447668017

2204 HIGHWAY 35 SUITE 9
Sea Girt, NJ 08750

(732) 223-2800

✔ PECOS18 mi

Mary Reto, OD

Optometry

NPI 1407940935

2204 HIGHWAY 35 STE 9
Sea Girt, NJ 08750

(732) 671-7300

✔ PECOS18 mi

Jamie Costello, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1164500112

53 KENT RD COSTELLO EYE CARE
Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 534-5622

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi

John Costello, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1518031798

53 KENT RD
Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 534-5622

✔ PECOS19 mi

Matthew Friedman, OD

Optometry

NPI 1235820564

53 KENT RD
Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 534-5622

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi

Hina Zaidi, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1750497657

53 KENT RD
Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 534-5622

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi

Hedy Leibowitz, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1265435713

359 BRICK BLVD
Brick, NJ 08723

(732) 920-1330

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi

Craig Riddle, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1902003569

359 BRICK BLVD
Brick, NJ 08723

(732) 920-1330

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi

Donna Malloy, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1659458958

1021 ROUTE 70
Manchester, NJ 08759

(732) 657-1400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi

Kateryna Meskin, OD

Optometry

NPI 1730815606

1021 ROUTE 70
Manchester, NJ 08759

(732) 657-1400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi

Bansi Patel, OD

Optometry

NPI 1215656954

1021 ROUTE 70
Manchester, NJ 08759

(732) 657-1400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi

Todd Gershenow, OD

Optometry

NPI 1699778316

1001 ROUTE 70 UNIT B1
Manchester, NJ 08759

(732) 657-1400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi

Nimrah Malik, O.D

Optometry

NPI 1245662444

389 NJ-10
East Hanover, NJ 07936

(973) 781-0800

✔ PECOS31 mi

See all 22 clinicians

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 Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA is 1457354037. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005. The provider is doing business as Eyes First Vision Center.

Where is Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA located?

Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA is located at 1147 Hwy 35, Middletown, NJ 07748. The listed phone number is (732) 671-7300.

What is Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA's specialty?

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

Is Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 22 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Optometric Physicians Of Middletown 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, 5 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Optometric Physicians Of Middletown PA was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.