PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE CENTER, INC.
NPI 1720171515
Optometrist in Niles, IL

Active since October 02, 2006CLIA 14D2214716 · Waiver
7225 N CALDWELL AVE, NILES, IL 60714(847) 647-0707(847) 647-1402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. NPPES

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

PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE CENTER, INC. (NPI 1720171515) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Niles, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 23, 2027 and lists Pamela A Lowe, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720171515
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NamePROFESSIONAL EYE CARE CENTER, INC.
Location Address7225 N CALDWELL AVENiles, IL 60714-4548
Mailing Address7225 N Caldwell AveNiles, IL 60714-4548 · (847) 647-0707 · Fax (847) 647-1402
Fax(847) 647-1402
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela A LowePresident · (773) 774-3939
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 2010
✔ NPI 1720171515 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.
7225 N CALDWELL AVE, Niles, IL 60714

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified207943IL

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. 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 Professional Eye Care Center, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Optometry
NPI 1669080826
7225 N CALDWELL AVE
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-0707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1851484620
6325 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 774-3939
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Optometry
NPI 1689107914
3241 S MICHIGAN AVE
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-7751
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi

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 14D2214716

Professional Eye Care Center, P C · Niles, IL
Active · expires Feb 23, 2027
CLIA Number14D2214716
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 24, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 23, 2027
Laboratory DirectorPamela A. Lowe
Laboratory Phone(847) 647-0707
Laboratory LocationProfessional Eye Care Center, P C7225 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL 60714
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Professional Eye Care Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. is 1720171515. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.

Where is Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. located?

Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. is located at 7225 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL 60714. The listed phone number is (847) 647-0707.

What is Professional Eye Care Center, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Professional Eye Care Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Professional Eye Care Center, 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D2214716) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 23, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Professional Eye Care Center, 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 Professional Eye Care Center, Inc. was last updated on November 5, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.