CHARLES RETINA INSTITUTE PC
NPI 1477556306
Specialist in Germantown, TN
About Charles Retina Institute Pc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHARLES RETINA INSTITUTE PC (NPI 1477556306) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Germantown, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 14, 2027 and lists Jennifer Messer, Administrator, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
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)
Charles Retina Institute Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
13Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Charles Retina Institute PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 13 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Clinicians, nearest first (13)
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 44D2102003
Charles Retina Institute · Germantown, TNFrequently 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 Charles Retina Institute PC's NPI number?
The NPI number for Charles Retina Institute PC is 1477556306. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.
Where is Charles Retina Institute PC located?
Charles Retina Institute PC is located at 1432 Kimbrough Rd, Germantown, TN 38138. The listed phone number is (901) 767-4499.
What is Charles Retina Institute PC's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
Is Charles Retina Institute PC enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Charles Retina Institute PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Charles Retina Institute PC?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Charles Retina Institute PC. 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 (10) and Optometry (3). Of these, 13 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Charles Retina Institute PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2102003) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Charles Retina Institute PC accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 8 other insurers list Charles Retina Institute PC 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 Charles Retina Institute PC was last updated on January 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.
# Charles Retina Institute Pc · NPI 1477556306
Specialist organization in Germantown, Tennessee. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 24, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1477556306 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** May 24, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Specialist · taxonomy 174400000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Jennifer Messer, ADMINISTRATOR
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1432 KIMBROUGH RD, Germantown, TN 38138-2405
- **Phone:** (901) 767-4499 · **Fax:** (901) 761-0727
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 13 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Ophthalmology (10), Optometry (3); 13 practice at this address · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 22, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 3158650 (TN)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1477556306) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.