NORTHGATE VISION ASSOCIATES
NPI 1558728154
Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since January 27, 2016
314 NORTHGATE MALL, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37415(423) 875-3060(423) 877-2714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Northgate Vision Associates NPPES

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

NORTHGATE VISION ASSOCIATES (NPI 1558728154) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Chattanooga, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. The organization lists Kristina Hixson Smith, Owner/optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558728154
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameKRISTINA H. SMITH OD PLLC
Location Address314 NORTHGATE MALLChattanooga, TN 37415-6922
Mailing Address272 Cottonport RdDayton, TN 37321-5100 · (423) 618-0287
Fax(423) 877-2714
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKristina Hixson SmithOwner/optometrist · (423) 618-0287
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2016
✔ NPI 1558728154 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 TN · TN3141
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.
314 NORTHGATE MALL, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthgate Vision Associates

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

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)

Northgate Vision Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 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
StateTennesseeEnrollment IDO20211209000066Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 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 Northgate Vision Associates, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Optometry
NPI 1033543160
6014 HIXSON PIKE
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 693-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 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 Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC is 1558728154. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2016. The provider is doing business as Northgate Vision Associates.

Where is Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC located?

Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC is located at 314 Northgate Mall, Chattanooga, TN 37415. The listed phone number is (423) 875-3060.

What is Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC'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 (Tennessee, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 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 Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC. 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.

What insurance does Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC 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 Kristina H. Smith Od PLLC was last updated on January 27, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.