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FIRST EYE CARE
NPI 1497798250
Optometrist in Dallas, TX

Active since June 13, 2006
6446 LBJ FWY, DALLAS, TX 75240(972) 960-2020(972) 960-2063 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About First Eye Care NPPES

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

FIRST EYE CARE (NPI 1497798250) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Dallas, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Thomas Dent Ballard, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497798250
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDRS BALLARD & BOURQUE OPTOMETRIST, P.C.
Location Address6446 LBJ FWYDallas, TX 75240-6407
Mailing Address6446 Lbj FwyDallas, TX 75240-6407 · (972) 960-2020 · Fax (972) 960-2063
Phone(972) 960-2020
Fax(972) 960-2063
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThomas Dent BallardOwner · (972) 960-2020
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2013
✔ NPI 1497798250 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 TX · 3442T
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.
6446 LBJ FWY, Dallas, TX 75240
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFirst Eye Care

Other Identifiers 3

Other00E55WTX · Bcbs
Medicare NSC0875940001TX
Medicare PIN00E55WTX

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 Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. LORI BOURQUE OPTOMETRIST
Optometrist
6446 LBJ FWY
DALLAS, TX 75240
Dallas County (972) 960-2020
DR. THOMAS DENT BALLARD O.D.
Optometrist
6446 LBJ FWY
DALLAS, TX 75240
Dallas County (972) 960-2020
VEURMER L. CLARK OD
Optometrist
6446 LBJ FWY
DALLAS, TX 75240
Dallas County (972) 960-2020

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 Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C. is 1497798250. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006. The provider is doing business as First Eye Care.

Where is Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C. located?

Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C. is located at 6446 Lbj Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240. The listed phone number is (972) 960-2020.

What is Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C.'s specialty?

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

What insurance does Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 1 other insurer list Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C. 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 Drs Ballard & Bourque Optometrist, P.C. was last updated on March 4, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.