THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
NPI 1710900683
Optometrist in Columbus, OH

Active since July 25, 2006CLIA 36D2098480 · Waiver
1664 NEIL AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43201(614) 292-2020(614) 247-4543 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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

NPI1710900683
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Location Address1664 NEIL AVEColumbus, OH 43201-2333
Mailing Address1664 Neil AveColumbus, OH 43201-2333 · (614) 292-2020 · Fax (614) 247-4543
Fax(614) 247-4543
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGregory J NixonAssociate Dean Of Clinic Services · (614) 292-5367
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2020
NPI 1710900683 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.

1664 NEIL AVE, Columbus, OH 43201

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Ohio State University College Of Optometry

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid3810007816WV
Medicaid6543600OH

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

Accepted Insurance

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, OH
Active · expires Jul 7, 2027
CLIA Number36D2098480
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateJuly 8, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 7, 2027
Laboratory DirectorGregory J. Nixon
Laboratory Phone(614) 292-5367
Laboratory LocationOhio State University College Of Optometry, The1664 Neil Ave, 1140 Optometry Clinic Attn Gregory Nixon, Od, Columbus, OH 43201
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Optometrist
1664 NEIL AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43201

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 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.

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 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.