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WNC OPHTHALMOLOGY, PLLC
NPI 1649881145
Ophthalmology in Asheville, NC

Active since August 10, 2020
900 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 302, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 252-6922(828) 252-6989 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 25, 2022, Feb 11, 2022, May 21, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Wnc Ophthalmology, Pllc NPPES

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

WNC OPHTHALMOLOGY, PLLC (NPI 1649881145) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. The organization lists Jason Edward Karo, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649881145
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameWNC OPHTHALMOLOGY, PLLC
Location Address900 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 302Asheville, NC 28803-1762
Mailing Address900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 302Asheville, NC 28803-1762 · (828) 252-6922 · Fax (828) 252-6989
Phone(828) 252-6922
Fax(828) 252-6989
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJason Edward KaroOwner · (828) 252-6922
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1649881145 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.
900 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 302, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherK778Medicare
Medicaid1649881145NC

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

Wnc Ophthalmology, Pllc 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 WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Jason Karo, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1033109111
900 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 302
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 252-6922
✔ 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 WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC is 1649881145. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2020.

Where is WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC located?

WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC is located at 900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 302, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 252-6922.

What is WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC's specialty?

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

Is WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC?

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

What insurance does WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list WNC Ophthalmology, 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 WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC was last updated on February 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.