THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
NPI 1710900683
Optometrist in Columbus, OH
About The Ohio State University College Of Optometry NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (NPI 1710900683) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Columbus, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 7, 2027 and lists Gregory J Nixon, Associate Dean Of Clinic Services, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted 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)
The Ohio State University College Of Optometry is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
58Medicare enrollment records show 58 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Ohio State University College Of Optometry, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 16 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 58Columbus, OH 43210
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 36D2098480
Ohio State University College Of Optometry, The · Columbus, OHFrequently 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 Ohio State University's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ohio State University is 1710900683. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006. The provider is doing business as The Ohio State University College Of Optometry.
Where is Ohio State University located?
Ohio State University is located at 1664 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201. The listed phone number is (614) 292-2020.
What is Ohio State University's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Ohio State University enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ohio State University is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ohio State University?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 58 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Ohio State University. 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. The largest specialties are Optometry (57) and Clinical Social Worker (1). Of these, 16 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Ohio State University hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D2098480) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 7, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Ohio State University accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Molina Healthcare list Ohio State University 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 Ohio State University was last updated on December 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# The Ohio State University College Of Optometry · NPI 1710900683
Optometrist organization in Columbus, Ohio. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 25, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1710900683 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** July 25, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **Legal business name:** Ohio State University
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Gregory Nixon, ASSOCIATE DEAN OF CLINIC SERVICES
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1664 NEIL AVE, Columbus, OH 43201-2333
- **Phone:** (614) 292-2020 · **Fax:** (614) 247-4543
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 58 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Optometry (57), Clinical Social Worker (1); 16 practice at this address and 41 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710900683/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 10, 2020
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 3810007816 (WV); Medicaid 6543600 (OH)
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710900683) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.