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SALINAS OPTOMETRIC CENTER INC
NPI 1518820919
Optometrist in Salinas, CA

Active since December 03, 2025
48 W ROMIE LN, SALINAS, CA 93901(831) 424-0834(831) 424-4994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Salinas Optometric Center Inc NPPES

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

SALINAS OPTOMETRIC CENTER INC (NPI 1518820919) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Salinas, California and active in the NPI registry since December 2025. The organization lists Christian Flickner, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518820919
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSALINAS OPTOMETRIC CENTER INC
Location Address48 W ROMIE LNSalinas, CA 93901-2317
Mailing Address48 W Romie LnSalinas, CA 93901-2317 · (831) 424-0834 · Fax (831) 424-4994
Phone(831) 424-0834
Fax(831) 424-4994
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristian FlicknerPresident · (831) 424-0834
Enumeration DateDecember 3, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1518820919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
48 W ROMIE LN, Salinas, CA 93901
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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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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)

Salinas Optometric Center Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Salinas Optometric Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Christian Flickner, OD
Optometry
NPI 1972581098
48 W ROMIE LANE
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 424-0831
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
James Flickner, OD
Optometry
NPI 1891774311
48 W ROMIE LN
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 424-0834
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Emmeline Jang, O.D
Optometry
NPI 1184030413
103 W KINGSBRIDGE RD
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 358-5900
✔ PECOS2,563 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 Salinas Optometric Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salinas Optometric Center Inc is 1518820919. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 3, 2025.

Where is Salinas Optometric Center Inc located?

Salinas Optometric Center Inc is located at 48 W Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901. The listed phone number is (831) 424-0834.

What is Salinas Optometric Center Inc's specialty?

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

Is Salinas Optometric Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salinas Optometric Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Salinas Optometric Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Salinas Optometric Center Inc. 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, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Salinas Optometric Center Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Salinas Optometric Center Inc 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 Salinas Optometric Center Inc was last updated on December 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.