PRIMARY VISION CARE CENTER, O.D., P.A.
NPI 1497964787
Optometrist in Surf City, NC

Active since May 22, 2007
13520 NC HWY 50, SURF CITY, NC 28445(910) 803-0555(910) 338-3160 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Primary Vision Care Center, O.d., P.a. NPPES

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

PRIMARY VISION CARE CENTER, O.D., P.A. (NPI 1497964787) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Surf City, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Phillip Carl Tart, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497964787
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NamePRIMARY VISION CARE CENTER, O.D., P.A.
Location Address13520 NC HWY 50Surf City, NC 28445
Mailing AddressPo Box 2429Surf City, NC 28443-2149 · (910) 803-0555 · Fax (910) 338-3160
Fax(910) 338-3160
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPhillip Carl TartPresident · (910) 803-0555
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 2013
✔ NPI 1497964787 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 · 1127
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.
13520 NC HWY 50, Surf City, NC 28445

Other Identifiers 6

Other09890NC · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified2339452NC · Group Number
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified246610ENC · Individual
Other2200320NC · United Health Care
Medicare UPINT65120NC
Medicaid8909890NC

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Primary Vision Care Center, O.d., P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Optometry
NPI 1962698274
13520 NC HIGHWAY 50
Surf City, NC 28445
(910) 803-0555
✔ 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 Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. is 1497964787. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2007.

Where is Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. located?

Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. is located at 13520 Nc Hwy 50, Surf City, NC 28445. The listed phone number is (910) 803-0555.

What is Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A.'s specialty?

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

Is Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A.. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. 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 Primary Vision Care Center, O.D., P.A. was last updated on August 28, 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.