UNIVERSITY EYE INSTITUTE
NPI 1558596247
Optometrist in Hammond, IN

Q: What is University Eye Institute PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Eye Institute PC is 1558596247. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2009. The provider is doing business as University Eye Institute.

Q: What is University Eye Institute PC's specialty?

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

Active since May 25, 2009

2720 169TH ST, HAMMOND, IN 46323(219) 845-2020(219) 845-2012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2021, Oct 9, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About University Eye Institute NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY EYE INSTITUTE (NPI 1558596247) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hammond, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. The organization lists Grishma P Patel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558596247

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameUNIVERSITY EYE INSTITUTE PC

Location Address2720 169TH STHammond, IN 46323-1508

Mailing Address2720 169th StHammond, IN 46323-1508 · (219) 845-2020 · Fax (219) 845-2012

Phone(219) 845-2020

Fax(219) 845-2012

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialGrishma P PatelOwner · (219) 845-2020

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 21, 2024

✔ NPI 1558596247 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 18003569A

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.

2720 169TH ST, Hammond, IN 46323

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUniversity Eye Institute

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid046009678IL

Medicaid200962790IN

Group Practice 2

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

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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY EYE CARE SC

Ophthalmology

2720 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323

Lake County (219) 845-2020

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 University Eye Institute PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Eye Institute PC is 1558596247. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2009. The provider is doing business as University Eye Institute.

Where is University Eye Institute PC located?

University Eye Institute PC is located at 2720 169th St, Hammond, IN 46323. The listed phone number is (219) 845-2020.

What is University Eye Institute PC's specialty?

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

What insurance does University Eye Institute PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list University Eye Institute PC 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 University Eye Institute PC was last updated on February 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.