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THE VANGUARD EYE INSTITUTE
NPI 1649669276
Clinic/Center - Ophthalmologic Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

Active since January 20, 2015
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 985 W, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 828-5888(310) 829-1720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About The Vanguard Eye Institute NPPES

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

THE VANGUARD EYE INSTITUTE (NPI 1649669276) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmologic surgery in Santa Monica, California and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. The organization lists William Kenneth Christian, President/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649669276
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QS0132X
Legal Business NameWILLIAM K. CHRISTIAN, M.D., INC.
Location Address2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 985 WSanta Monica, CA 90404-2102
Mailing Address2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 985 WSanta Monica, CA 90404-2102 · (310) 828-5888 · Fax (310) 829-1720
Phone(310) 828-5888
Fax(310) 829-1720
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam Kenneth ChristianPresident/owner · (310) 633-3444
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2015
✔ NPI 1649669276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ophthalmologic SurgeryAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QS0132X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A100485
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Vanguard Eye Institute

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)

The Vanguard Eye Institute 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 The Vanguard Eye Institute, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

William Christian, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1285825158
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 985W
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5888
✔ 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 William K. Christian, M.D., Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for William K. Christian, M.D., Inc. is 1649669276. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2015. The provider is doing business as The Vanguard Eye Institute.

Where is William K. Christian, M.D., Inc. located?

William K. Christian, M.D., Inc. is located at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 985 W, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The listed phone number is (310) 828-5888.

What is William K. Christian, M.D., Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ophthalmologic Surgery, with taxonomy code 261QS0132X.

Is William K. Christian, M.D., Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William K. Christian, M.D., Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through William K. Christian, M.D., Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to William K. Christian, M.D., 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William K. Christian, M.D., Inc. was last updated on January 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.