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DAVID J FUERST MD INC
NPI 1538272000
Ophthalmology in Glendale, CA

Active since August 17, 2006CLIA 05D2181736 · Waiver
1808 VERDUGO BLVD STE 103, GLENDALE, CA 91208(818) 957-2020(818) 790-2708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About David J Fuerst Md Inc NPPES

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

DAVID J FUERST MD INC (NPI 1538272000), doing business as Fuerst Eye Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Glendale, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 8, 2028, maintains a secondary practice location in West Covina, and lists David J Fuerst, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538272000
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameDAVID J FUERST MD INC
Location Address1808 VERDUGO BLVD STE 103Glendale, CA 91208-1482
Mailing Address1808 Verdugo Blvd Ste 103Glendale, CA 91208-1482 · (818) 957-2020 · Fax (818) 790-2708
Phone(818) 957-2020
Fax(818) 790-2708
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid J FuerstPresident · (818) 957-2020
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1538272000 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G47430
Definition
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.
1808 VERDUGO BLVD STE 103, Glendale, CA 91208
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFuerst Eye Center

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11135 S Sunset Ave, Ste 312West Covina, CA 91790-3937 · Phone (626) 962-6924 · Fax (626) 962-0974

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00G474301CA
Medicaid00G474300CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

David J Fuerst Md Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to David J Fuerst MD Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Nanar Hovasapian, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1104239144
1808 VERDUGO BLVD STE 103
Glendale, CA 91208
(310) 906-0393
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Richard Weise, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1285622662
607 N CENTRAL AVE SUITE 105
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 956-1010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
David Fuerst, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1851376511
1135 S. SUNSET AVE SUITE 312
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Nicole Fuerst, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1871835355
1135 S SUNSET AVE STE 312
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 856-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D2181736

David J Fuerst, M D Inc · Glendale, CA
Active · expires Apr 8, 2028
CLIA Number05D2181736
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 9, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 8, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDavid J. Fuerst
Laboratory Phone(818) 957-2020
Laboratory LocationDavid J Fuerst, M D Inc1808 Verdugo Blvd Suite 103, Glendale, CA 91208
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 David J Fuerst MD Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for David J Fuerst MD Inc is 1538272000. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as Fuerst Eye Center.

Where is David J Fuerst MD Inc located?

David J Fuerst MD Inc is located at 1808 Verdugo Blvd Ste 103, Glendale, CA 91208. The listed phone number is (818) 957-2020.

What is David J Fuerst MD Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is David J Fuerst MD Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David J Fuerst MD Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through David J Fuerst MD Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to David J Fuerst MD 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. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (3) and Optometry (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does David J Fuerst MD Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2181736) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 8, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David J Fuerst MD Inc was last updated on June 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.