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CAROLINA VISION OPTOMETRISTS PLLC
NPI 1497285241
Optometrist in Candler, NC

Active since June 14, 2017
1431 SMOKEY PARK HWY, CANDLER, NC 28715(828) 665-1577(828) 667-5061 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Sep 18, 2026, Jun 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Carolina Vision Optometrists Pllc NPPES

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

CAROLINA VISION OPTOMETRISTS PLLC (NPI 1497285241) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Candler, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Carrie Moore Quilla, Owner/authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497285241
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCAROLINA VISION OPTOMETRISTS PLLC
Location Address1431 SMOKEY PARK HWYCandler, NC 28715-8237
Mailing AddressPo Box 399Candler, NC 28715-0399 · (828) 665-1577 · Fax (828) 667-5061
Fax(828) 667-5061
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCarrie Moore QuillaOwner/authorized Official · (828) 665-1577
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1497285241 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2466
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.
1431 SMOKEY PARK HWY, Candler, NC 28715

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11304 Patton Ave Ste AAsheville, NC 28806-2656 · Phone (828) 252-2700 · Fax (828) 667-5061
Location 2135 Town Center LoopWaynesville, NC 28786-6871 · Phone (828) 242-7861 · Fax (828) 667-5061

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carolina Vision Optometrists Pllc 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 Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Optometry
NPI 1386193050
1431 SMOKY PARK HIGHWAY
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-1577
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1932589272
PO BOX 399
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 665-1577
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 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 Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC is 1497285241. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2017.

Where is Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC located?

Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC is located at 1431 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler, NC 28715. The listed phone number is (828) 665-1577.

What is Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC. 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, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC 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 Carolina Vision Optometrists PLLC was last updated on September 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 days 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.