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THURMOND EYE ASSOCIATES, PLLC
NPI 1629023460
Specialist in Weslaco, TX

Active since May 23, 2006
1519 E 6TH ST, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 968-3171(956) 968-5783 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 29, 2026, Mar 28, 2025, Aug 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Thurmond Eye Associates, Pllc NPPES

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

THURMOND EYE ASSOCIATES, PLLC (NPI 1629023460), doing business as Thurmond Eye Associates P.a., is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Weslaco, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists William R. Bartanowicz, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629023460
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameTHURMOND EYE ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Location Address1519 E 6TH STWeslaco, TX 78596-6605
Mailing Address1519 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 78596-6605 · (956) 968-3171 · Fax (956) 968-5783
Phone(956) 968-3171
Fax(956) 968-5783
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam R. BartanowiczAdministrator · (956) 968-3171
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1629023460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
1519 E 6TH ST, Weslaco, TX 78596
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameThurmond Eye Associates P.a.

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

32

Medicare enrollment records show 32 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Optometry22
Ophthalmology10

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 32
Deborah Alexander, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1306844097
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Miriam Almanza, OD
Optometry
NPI 1679184618
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karl Bentley, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1912192816
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cassandra Cavazos, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1639161391
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joel George, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1689718819
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen Hook, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1669454682
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christina Johnson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1740695667
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sonia Silva, OD
Optometry
NPI 1861503054
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Terry Taylor, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1245273747
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-3171
✔ PECOSSame address
Orwa Nasser, M.D, M.PH
Ophthalmology
NPI 1548638463
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 777-7200
✔ PECOSSame address
Fatima Qureshi, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1477894327
1519 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 777-7200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Juan Arciniega, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1508153115
1309 E RIDGE RD SUITE 1
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 631-8875
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Thedalisa Ackep
Optometry
NPI 1003748104
4143 CROSSPOINT BLVD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 777-7200
✔ PECOS16 mi
Yu Tang Su, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1932135043
2103 E GRIFFIN PKWY SUITE B
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 271-4719
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Denisse Lopez De Chacon, OD
Optometry
NPI 1316398944
1416 PALM BLVD
Brownsville, TX 78520
(830) 333-9421
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
Amira Yamamoto, OD
Optometry
NPI 1104335801
6301 NW LOOP 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 866-7555
✔ PECOS231 mi
Van-Anh Huynh, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1770036212
9500 INTERSTATE 35 SUITE J-100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 582-6451
✔ PECOS275 mi
Amina Ebrahim, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1629141254
2023 W MCDERMOTT DR SUITE 290
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 649-4441
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare484 mi
Carl Sylvester, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1831241587
13321 N MERIDIAN AVE SUITE 110
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(405) 778-8993
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare651 mi
Vincent Vann, MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1952307209
3601 W 76TH ST STE 325
Edina, MN 55435
(952) 929-1131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,316 mi
See all 32 clinicians

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 Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC is 1629023460. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Thurmond Eye Associates P.A..

Where is Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC located?

Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC is located at 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596. The listed phone number is (956) 968-3171.

What is Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 32 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC. 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. The largest specialties are Optometry (22) and Ophthalmology (10). Of these, 11 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC 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 Thurmond Eye Associates, PLLC was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.