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SOUTHWEST OHIO EYE PHYSICIANS INC
NPI 1659880300
Clinic/Center - Ophthalmologic Surgery in Cincinnati, OH

Active since September 26, 2017
3131 HARVEY AVE STE 201, CINCINNATI, OH 45229(513) 861-8300(513) 559-5600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Feb 8, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc NPPES

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

SOUTHWEST OHIO EYE PHYSICIANS INC (NPI 1659880300) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmologic surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. The organization lists Howard D Melvin, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659880300
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QS0132X
Legal Business NameSOUTHWEST OHIO EYE PHYSICIANS INC
Location Address3131 HARVEY AVE STE 201Cincinnati, OH 45229-3007
Mailing Address3120 Burnet Ave Ste 303Cincinnati, OH 45229-3022 · (513) 861-8300 · Fax (513) 559-5600
Phone(513) 861-8300
Fax(513) 559-5600
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHoward D MelvinPresident · (513) 861-8300
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1659880300 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ophthalmologic SurgeryAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QS0132X
3131 HARVEY AVE STE 201, Cincinnati, OH 45229
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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)

Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc 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 Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Howard Melvin, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1518923101
3131 HARVEY AVE STE 201
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 861-8300
✔ 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 Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc is 1659880300. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2017.

Where is Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc located?

Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc is located at 3131 Harvey Ave Ste 201, Cincinnati, OH 45229. The listed phone number is (513) 861-8300.

What is Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc's specialty?

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

Is Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians 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.

What insurance does Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Molina Healthcare list Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians 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 Southwest Ohio Eye Physicians Inc was last updated on July 21, 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.