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DR. CAROLINE WELLS O.D.
NPI 1700218583
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since August 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1350 FRY RD, HOUSTON, TX 77084(281) 828-2020(281) 828-2022 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Caroline Wells O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CAROLINE WELLS O.D. (NPI 1700218583) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (8294T) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700218583
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE WELLSCredential: O.D.
Location Address1350 FRY RDHouston, TX 77084-5809
Mailing Address1350 Fry RdHouston, TX 77084-5809 · (281) 828-2020 · Fax (281) 828-2022
Phone(281) 828-2020
Fax(281) 828-2022
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1700218583 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 8294T
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.
1350 FRY RD, Houston, TX 77084
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINY22868TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Caroline Wells O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1456642263
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160627001575
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Wells reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

C.E. Wells Care, LLC
5.0 mi
Optometrist
2830 COMMERCIAL CENTER BLVD STE 103
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801290010 (281) 828-2020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77084 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

D G BLAIR JR
Optometrist
1350 FRY RD
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Harris County (281) 828-2020

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 Caroline Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Wells is 1700218583. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2013.

Where is Caroline Wells located?

Caroline Wells practices at 1350 Fry Rd, Houston, TX 77084. The listed phone number is (281) 828-2020.

What is Caroline Wells's specialty?

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

Is Caroline Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Wells is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Caroline Wells's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Wells reassigns Medicare benefits to C.E. Wells Care, LLC (Katy, TX). The 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 Caroline Wells's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Wells accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 9 other insurers list Caroline Wells 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 Caroline Wells was last updated on June 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.