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NICOLAS VU OD
NPI 1518525401
Optometrist in Lexington, NC

Active since June 05, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
504 E CENTER ST, LEXINGTON, NC 27292(336) 249-8901(888) 868-8953 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2025, Jun 8, 2020, Jun 5, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nicolas Vu Od NPPES

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

NICOLAS VU OD (NPI 1518525401) is an individual optometrist in Lexington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2612) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518525401
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLAS VUCredential: OD
Location Address504 E CENTER STLexington, NC 27292-4112
Mailing Address504 E Center StLexington, NC 27292-4112 · (336) 249-8901 · Fax (888) 868-8953
Phone(336) 249-8901
Fax(888) 868-8953
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1518525401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2612
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
504 E CENTER ST, Lexington, NC 27292
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicolas Vu Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890117881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200619002380
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27292 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CENTRAL CAROLINA ASSOCIATES IN OPTOMETRY PA
Optometrist
504 E CENTER ST
LEXINGTON, NC 27292
Davidson County (336) 249-8901

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 Nicolas Vu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicolas Vu is 1518525401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2019.

Where is Nicolas Vu located?

Nicolas Vu practices at 504 E Center St, Lexington, NC 27292. The listed phone number is (336) 249-8901.

What is Nicolas Vu's specialty?

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

Is Nicolas Vu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicolas Vu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nicolas Vu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, 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 Nicolas Vu 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 Nicolas Vu was last updated on February 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.