EYE CARE ASSOCIATES
NPI 1619154945
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Houston, TX

Active since January 29, 2008
5320 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77056(713) 621-9001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Eye Care Associates NPPES

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

EYE CARE ASSOCIATES (NPI 1619154945) is a healthcare organization registered as a corneal and contact management in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. The organization lists Sami G El Hage, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619154945
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Legal Business NameEYE CARE ASSOCIATES INC
Location Address5320 RICHMOND AVEHouston, TX 77056-6612
Mailing Address5320 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77056-6612 · (713) 621-9001
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSami G El HageOwner · (713) 621-9001
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1619154945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 2258TG
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
5320 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX 77056

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEye Care 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)

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

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by November 30, 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
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20101103000721Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateNovember 30, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Eye Care Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Optometry
NPI 1104898972
5320 RICHMOND AVE
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 621-9001
✔ PECOSSame address
Optometry
NPI 1801287727
5320 RICHMOND AVE
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 621-9001
✔ 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 Eye Care Associates Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eye Care Associates Inc is 1619154945. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2008. The provider is doing business as Eye Care Associates.

Where is Eye Care Associates Inc located?

Eye Care Associates Inc is located at 5320 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77056. The listed phone number is (713) 621-9001.

What is Eye Care Associates Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Eye Care Associates Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eye Care Associates Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Eye Care Associates Inc'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 (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by November 30, 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 Eye Care Associates Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Eye Care Associates Inc. 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, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Eye Care Associates Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Eye Care Associates Inc 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 Eye Care Associates Inc was last updated on December 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.