ELIZABETH PIERCE OLMSTED, MD CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
NPI 1588747109
Optometrist in Buffalo, NY

Active since October 24, 2006
1170 MAIN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14209(716) 882-1025(716) 882-5577 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, Md Center For The Visually Impaired NPPES

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

ELIZABETH PIERCE OLMSTED, MD CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (NPI 1588747109) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Buffalo, New York and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists James Simmons, Doctor Of Optometry, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588747109
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameELIZABETH PIERCE OLMSTED, MD CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Location Address1170 MAIN STBuffalo, NY 14209-2331
Mailing Address908 Niagara Falls Blvd, Suite 208North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2019 · (716) 692-3302 · Fax (716) 692-4342
Fax(716) 882-5577
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames SimmonsDoctor Of Optometry · (716) 882-1025
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1588747109 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 NY · 005472
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.
1170 MAIN ST, Buffalo, NY 14209

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, Md Center For The Visually Impaired is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired, 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 (3)

Optometry
NPI 1659343002
1170 MAIN ST
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-1025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1427542208
3035 GENESEE ST
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716) 896-3351
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.0 mi
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1184585267
10075 KELLER RD
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(808) 224-9533
15 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 Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired is 1588747109. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired located?

Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired is located at 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209. The listed phone number is (716) 882-1025.

What is Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired's specialty?

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

Is Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired, in Occupational Therapist in Private Practice and Optometry. 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. 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.

What insurance does Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired accept?

Health plans from 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 list Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired 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 Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, MD Center For The Visually Impaired was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.