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VISION CARE ASSOCIATES, LTD.
NPI 1619068780
Ophthalmology in Westerly, RI

Active since September 27, 2006CLIA 41D2303703 · Waiver
45 WELLS ST, SUITE 2020, WESTERLY, RI 02891(401) 596-4959(401) 596-6896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Vision Care Associates, Ltd. NPPES

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

VISION CARE ASSOCIATES, LTD. (NPI 1619068780) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Westerly, Rhode Island and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 29, 2028 and lists David R Rivera, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619068780
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameVISION CARE ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Location Address45 WELLS ST, SUITE 2020Westerly, RI 02891-2927
Mailing Address45 Wells St, Suite 2020Westerly, RI 02891-2927 · (401) 596-4959 · Fax (401) 596-6896
Phone(401) 596-4959
Fax(401) 596-6896
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid R RiveraPresident · (401) 596-4959
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2007
✔ NPI 1619068780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
45 WELLS ST, Westerly, RI 02891
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid9005082RI
Medicare NSC5816880001RI

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.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)

Vision Care Associates, Ltd. 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 Vision Care Associates, Ltd., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Constantinos Salemis, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1588048946
45 WELLS ST SUITE 2020
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Matthew Hogan, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1558936237
45 WELLS ST # 2020
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
David Rivera, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1013930536
45 WELLS ST SUITE 2020
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-4959
✔ 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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 41D2303703

Vision Care Associates · Westerly, RI
Active · expires Apr 29, 2028
CLIA Number41D2303703
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 30, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 29, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDavid R. Rivera
Laboratory Phone(401) 596-2020
Laboratory LocationVision Care Associates45 Wells St Ste 2020, Westerly, RI 02891
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Vision Care Associates, Ltd.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Vision Care Associates, Ltd. is 1619068780. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2006.

Where is Vision Care Associates, Ltd. located?

Vision Care Associates, Ltd. is located at 45 Wells St Suite 2020, Westerly, RI 02891. The listed phone number is (401) 596-4959.

What is Vision Care Associates, Ltd.'s specialty?

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

Is Vision Care Associates, Ltd. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vision Care Associates, Ltd. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vision Care Associates, Ltd.?

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

Does Vision Care Associates, Ltd. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 41D2303703) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 29, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Vision Care Associates, Ltd. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Vision Care Associates, Ltd. 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 Vision Care Associates, Ltd. was last updated on November 1, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.