EMPIRE VISION CENTERS
NPI 1689635435
Technician/Technologist in Ithaca, NY

Active since March 31, 2006
722 S MEADOW STREET, TOPS PLAZA, ITHACA, NY 14850(607) 273-3300(607) 273-9540 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

  • Organization
  • Technician/Technologist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Medicare Supplier
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About EMPIRE VISION CENTERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Empire Vision Centers, a provider established in Ithaca, New York operating as a Technician/technologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689635435 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156F00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. Empire Vision Centers operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Empire Vision Centers. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Alan K Thrower (Svp)

NPI
1689635435 Verify this NPI
Provider Legal Name
EMPIRE VISION CENTER INC
Other Organization Name
EMPIRE VISION CENTERS
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
722 S MEADOW STREET TOPS PLAZA ITHACA, NY 14850
Location Phone
(607) 273-3300
Location Fax
(607) 273-9540
Mailing Address
2921 ERIE BLVD EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13224
Mailing Phone
(315) 446-3145
Mailing Fax
(315) 445-7675
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-31-2006
Last Update Date
10-31-2008
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Empire Vision Centers is a medicare supplier with PTAN 24547902 who accepts Medicare assignment for all durable medical equipment and supplies. The provider accepts the Medicare allowable as payment in full.The supplier carries the following product categories: Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses or Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Technician/Technologist

Taxonomy Code
156F00000X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Description
A broad category grouping different kinds of technologists and technicians. See individual definitions.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1152W00000XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist

 
2332H00000XSuppliers

Eyewear Supplier

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Basic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. ALAN K THROWER

Authorized Official Title
SVP
Authorized Official Phone
(315) 446-3145

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0505220031MEDICARE NSC (07)NY 

Medical Equipment Supplier

The provider carries the following medical supplies product categories:

PTAN
24547902
Accepts Medicare Assignment
YES
Specialities List
Optician.
Competitive Bidding
NO

Supplies List

  • Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses - Conventional Eyeglasses
  • Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses - Conventional Contact Lenses

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689635435, enumerated as an "organization" on March 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 722 S MEADOW STREET TOPS PLAZA ITHACA, NY 14850 and the phone number is (607) 273-3300.

Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156F00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.