BRIGGS OPHTHALMOLOGY & ASSOCIATES, S.C.
NPI 1609840925
Ophthalmology in Dyer, IN

Q: What is Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Active since February 14, 2006

1467 JOLIET ST STE C, DYER, IN 46311(219) 322-2723(219) 864-9707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2025, Jan 14, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.c. NPPES

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

BRIGGS OPHTHALMOLOGY & ASSOCIATES, S.C. (NPI 1609840925) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Dyer, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. The organization lists Nicole Holmberg, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609840925

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Legal Business NameBRIGGS OPHTHALMOLOGY & ASSOCIATES, S.C.

Location Address1467 JOLIET ST STE CDyer, IN 46311-2073

Mailing AddressPo Box 234Dyer, IN 46311-0234 · (219) 322-2723 · Fax (219) 864-9707

Phone(219) 322-2723

Fax(219) 864-9707

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialNicole HolmbergOffice Manager · (219) 322-2723

Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1609840925 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 02001151A

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1467 JOLIET ST STE C, Dyer, IN 46311

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Aurabind Balagani, DO

Ophthalmology

NPI 1356551261

1467 JOLIET ST STE C
Dyer, IN 46311

(219) 322-2723

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Karen Briggs, D.O.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1710957865

1467 JOLIET ST STE C
Dyer, IN 46311

(219) 322-2723

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Barry Kaufman, D.O.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1295795334

1467 JOLIET ST STE C
Dyer, IN 46311

(219) 322-2723

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Stephen Hawn, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1285195032

1743 N LEAVITT ST APT 209
Chicago, IL 60647

(307) 400-1336

✔ PECOS31 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 Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C. is 1609840925. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C. located?

Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C. is located at 1467 Joliet St Ste C, Dyer, IN 46311. The listed phone number is (219) 322-2723.

What is Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C.. 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Briggs Ophthalmology & Associates, S.C. was last updated on August 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.