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DAWSON EYE GROUP
NPI 1700078243
Optometrist in Dawsonville, GA

Active since August 17, 2007
5983 HIGHWAY 53 E, HIGHTOWER PLACE STE. 250, DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534(706) 216-6595(706) 216-6594 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dawson Eye Group NPPES

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

DAWSON EYE GROUP (NPI 1700078243) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Dawsonville, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Joyce M Nations, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700078243
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCHEROKEE EYE GROUP, INC
Location Address5983 HIGHWAY 53 E, HIGHTOWER PLACE STE. 250Dawsonville, GA 30534-9513
Mailing Address5983 Highway 53 E, Hightower Place Ste. 250Dawsonville, GA 30534-9513 · (706) 216-6595 · Fax (706) 216-6594
Phone(706) 216-6595
Fax(706) 216-6594
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJoyce M NationsPresident · (770) 479-4481
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 2008
✔ NPI 1700078243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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.
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X
5983 HIGHWAY 53 E, Dawsonville, GA 30534
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDawson Eye Group

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare NSC0835600003GA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dawson Eye Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dawson Eye Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Travis Wright, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1578608717
4415 LONGMONT DR
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 770-3377
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Amy Kurth, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1417915539
591 E MAIN ST
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4481
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi
Joyce Nations, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1669438396
591 E MAIN ST
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4481
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 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 Cherokee Eye Group, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherokee Eye Group, Inc is 1700078243. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2007. The provider is doing business as Dawson Eye Group.

Where is Cherokee Eye Group, Inc located?

Cherokee Eye Group, Inc is located at 5983 Highway 53 E Hightower Place Ste. 250, Dawsonville, GA 30534. The listed phone number is (706) 216-6595.

What is Cherokee Eye Group, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Cherokee Eye Group, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherokee Eye Group, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cherokee Eye Group, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Cherokee Eye Group, 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 Cherokee Eye Group, Inc accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Cherokee Eye Group, 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 Cherokee Eye Group, Inc was last updated on February 25, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.