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NORTHSIDE VISION CENTER, P.S.
NPI 1598855876
Optometrist in Spokane, WA

Active since October 15, 2006
601 W FRANCIS AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99205(509) 326-2772(509) 327-1405 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Northside Vision Center, P.s. NPPES

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

NORTHSIDE VISION CENTER, P.S. (NPI 1598855876) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Spokane, Washington and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Chris Michael Fairborn, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598855876
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameNORTHSIDE VISION CENTER, P.S.
Location Address601 W FRANCIS AVESpokane, WA 99205-6427
Mailing Address601 W Francis AveSpokane, WA 99205-6427 · (509) 326-2772 · Fax (509) 327-1405
Phone(509) 326-2772
Fax(509) 327-1405
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChris Michael FairbornPresident · (509) 326-2772
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1598855876 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 WA · 3995TX
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.
601 W FRANCIS AVE, Spokane, WA 99205
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherDE3597WA · Railroad Medicare Pin
Medicaid2031219WA
Other5493150001WA · Dme#

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Northside Vision Center, P.s. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Northside Vision Center, P.S., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Christen Fairborn, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1134103377
601 W FRANCIS AVE
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 326-2772
✔ 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 Northside Vision Center, P.S.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Northside Vision Center, P.S. is 1598855876. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2006.

Where is Northside Vision Center, P.S. located?

Northside Vision Center, P.S. is located at 601 W Francis Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. The listed phone number is (509) 326-2772.

What is Northside Vision Center, P.S.'s specialty?

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

Is Northside Vision Center, P.S. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Northside Vision Center, P.S. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Northside Vision Center, P.S.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Northside Vision Center, P.S.. 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 Northside Vision Center, P.S. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Northside Vision Center, P.S. 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 Northside Vision Center, P.S. was last updated on July 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.