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THE RETINA CENTER
NPI 1477537645
Ophthalmology in Gainesville, FL

Active since December 01, 2005
6400 W NEWBERRY RD, SUITE 301, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605(352) 333-5050(352) 248-2228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About The Retina Center NPPES

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

THE RETINA CENTER (NPI 1477537645) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Gainesville, Florida and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. The organization lists Robert Neil Mames, Director President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477537645
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameRETINA CENTER PA
Location Address6400 W NEWBERRY RD, SUITE 301Gainesville, FL 32605-6605
Mailing Address6400 W Newberry Rd, Suite 301Gainesville, FL 32605-6605 · (352) 333-5050 · Fax (352) 248-2228
Phone(352) 333-5050
Fax(352) 248-2228
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert Neil MamesDirector President · (352) 333-5050
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1477537645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
6400 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Retina Center

Other Identifiers 1

Other74579FL · Bcbs

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 AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL).Insurance ›

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)

The Retina Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Retina Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Michael Hines, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1619951803
6400 W NEWBERRY RD SUITE 301
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-5050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Mames, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1598747016
6400 NEWBERRY RD SUITE 301
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-5050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Retina Center PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Retina Center PA is 1477537645. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2005. The provider is doing business as The Retina Center.

Where is Retina Center PA located?

Retina Center PA is located at 6400 W Newberry Rd Suite 301, Gainesville, FL 32605. The listed phone number is (352) 333-5050.

What is Retina Center PA's specialty?

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

Is Retina Center PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Retina Center PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Retina Center PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Retina Center 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 Retina Center PA accept?

Health plans from AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) list Retina Center 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 Retina Center PA was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.