1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Houston
  5. Durable Medical Equipment Medical Supplies
  6. NPI Profile

HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES OPTICAL CENTER
NPI 1679766521
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Houston, TX

Active since August 23, 2007
5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, HOUSTON, TX 77015(713) 678-8288 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2021, Aug 12, 2021, May 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Houston Eye Associates Optical Center NPPES

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

HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES OPTICAL CENTER (NPI 1679766521) is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Thomas Merkle, Chief Information Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679766521
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy332B00000X
Legal Business NameHOUSTON OPTIC, PLLC
Location Address5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY NHouston, TX 77015
Mailing Address2855 Gramercy St Ste 400Houston, TX 77025-1756 · (713) 668-6828
Phone(713) 678-8288
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialThomas MerkleChief Information Officer · (713) 668-6828
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023
✔ NPI 1679766521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers
Taxonomy Code332B00000X
Definition
A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X
5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, Houston, TX 77015
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHouston Eye Associates Optical Center

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 ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Houston Optic, PLLC carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Houston Optic, PLLC

DMEPOS supplier · Houston, TX
✔

Accepts Medicare assignment

Houston Optic, PLLC agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20571317
Medicare Participant SinceDecember 1, 2006
Supplier Location5614 E Sam Houston Pkwy NHouston, TX 77015
Phone(713) 678-8288
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

ANDREW YIM OD
Optometrist
5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Harris County (714) 678-8288
DR. MARIA DOLORES DIAZ MD
Ophthalmology
5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Harris County (713) 678-8288
DR. MATTHEW ROBERT LAHMEYER OD
Optometrist
5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Harris County (713) 678-8288
DR. SONIA G LAURENZI OD
Optometrist
5614 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Harris County (713) 678-8288

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 Houston Optic, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston Optic, PLLC is 1679766521. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2007. The provider is doing business as Houston Eye Associates Optical Center.

Where is Houston Optic, PLLC located?

Houston Optic, PLLC is located at 5614 E Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77015. The listed phone number is (713) 678-8288.

What is Houston Optic, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Does Houston Optic, PLLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Houston Optic, PLLC accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Houston Optic, 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 1 other insurer list Houston Optic, 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 Houston Optic, PLLC was last updated on September 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.