BETTER EYES PLLC
NPI 1538004023
Ophthalmology in Las Vegas, NV

NPI Status: Active since April 21, 2026

Contact Information

8655 S EASTERN AVE STE 120
LAS VEGAS, NV
ZIP 89123
Phone: (702) 819-3937
Fax: (702) 819-3936

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  • Ophthalmology

About BETTER EYES PLLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Better Eyes Pllc, a provider established in Las Vegas, Nevada operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538004023 assigned on April 2026. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated April 2026. Better Eyes Pllc operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Nicolas Uzcategui Md (Managing Member)

NPI
1538004023
Provider Name
BETTER EYES PLLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
8655 S EASTERN AVE STE 120 LAS VEGAS, NV 89123
Location Phone
(702) 819-3937
Location Fax
(702) 819-3936
Mailing Address
10170 W TROPICANA AVE STE 156 PMB 212 LAS VEGAS, NV 89147
Mailing Phone
(702) 819-3937
Mailing Fax
(702) 819-3936
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-21-2026
Last Update Date
04-21-2026
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Ophthalmologists like Better Eyes Pllc specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Secondary Locations

  • 9560 W Skye Canyon Park Dr Ste 180
    Las Vegas, NV 89166
    (702) 819-3937

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1156FX1100XEye and Vision Services Providers

Technician/Technologist
Ophthalmic

 
2207WX0009XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Specialist

 
3207WX0200XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

NICOLAS UZCATEGUI MD

Authorized Official Title
MANAGING MEMBER
Authorized Official Phone
(702) 819-3937

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1538004023, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 0 → 0 4 → 8 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 24 = 57

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1538004023.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
8655 S EASTERN AVE STE 120
LAS VEGAS, NV 89123
Ophthalmology
8655 S EASTERN AVE STE 120
LAS VEGAS, NV 89123

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538004023, enumerated as an "organization" on April 21, 2026.

The provider is located at 8655 S EASTERN AVE STE 120 LAS VEGAS, NV 89123 and the phone number is (702) 819-3937.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.