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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: August 16, 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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JASON EDWARD KARO M.D.
Ophthalmology
900 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 302
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 252-6922

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.

What insurance does WNC Ophthalmology, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and 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.