GALO EYE CENTER
NPI 1548305774
Optometrist in Laredo, TX

Active since February 21, 2007
5701 SPRINGFIELD AVE, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 791-0080(956) 791-4108 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Galo Eye Center NPPES

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

GALO EYE CENTER (NPI 1548305774) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Laredo, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Robert Newton Voss, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548305774
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTH TEXAS OPTOMETRIST PC
Location Address5701 SPRINGFIELD AVELaredo, TX 78041-3282
Mailing AddressPo Box 1784Uvalde, TX 78802-1784 · (830) 278-2566
Fax(956) 791-4108
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert Newton VossPresident · (830) 278-2566
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2007
✔ NPI 1548305774 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.
5701 SPRINGFIELD AVE, Laredo, TX 78041

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGalo Eye Center

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00E55YTX · Group Number
Medicaid042062201TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified83424ETX · Performing Provider
Medicare UPINU68551TX
Medicaid019403701TX

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Galo Eye Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by November 30, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20110418000622Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateNovember 30, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Galo Eye Center, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Optometry
NPI 1184642191
5701 SPRINGFIELD AVE
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-0080
✔ 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 South Texas Optometrist PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for South Texas Optometrist PC is 1548305774. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2007. The provider is doing business as Galo Eye Center.

Where is South Texas Optometrist PC located?

South Texas Optometrist PC is located at 5701 Springfield Ave, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 791-0080.

What is South Texas Optometrist PC's specialty?

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

Is South Texas Optometrist PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. South Texas Optometrist PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is South Texas Optometrist PC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by November 30, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through South Texas Optometrist PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to South Texas Optometrist PC. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for South Texas Optometrist PC was last updated on September 12, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.