DRY EYE CENTER OF BEAUFORT
NPI 1699538199
Optometrist in Beaufort, SC

Q: What is Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort is 1699538199. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2024.

Q: What is Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Active since February 06, 2024

970 RIBAUT RD STE 2, BEAUFORT, SC 29902(843) 510-7341 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort NPPES

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

DRY EYE CENTER OF BEAUFORT (NPI 1699538199) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Beaufort, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. The organization lists Melissa Gunter, Billing Lead, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699538199

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameDRY EYE CENTER OF BEAUFORT

Location Address970 RIBAUT RD STE 2Beaufort, SC 29902-5492

Mailing Address970 Ribaut Rd Ste 2Beaufort, SC 29902-5492 · (843) 510-7341

Phone(843) 510-7341

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMelissa GunterBilling Lead · (803) 732-4099

Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2024

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2024

✔ NPI 1699538199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

970 RIBAUT RD STE 2, Beaufort, SC 29902

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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

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)

Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort 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 Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Kate Tarver, OD

Optometry

NPI 1912310897

3618 SUNSET BLVD STE A
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 732-4099

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare113 mi

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 Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort is 1699538199. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2024.

Where is Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort located?

Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort is located at 970 Ribaut Rd Ste 2, Beaufort, SC 29902. The listed phone number is (843) 510-7341.

What is Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dry Eye Center Of Beaufort was last updated on February 6, 2024. 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.