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SOUTHERN EYECARE ASSOCIATES, OPTOMETRISTS
NPI 1720177322
Optometrist in Norfolk, VA

Active since October 12, 2006
7525 TIDEWATER DR, SUITE 41, NORFOLK, VA 23505(757) 588-5423(757) 588-6012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Southern Eyecare Associates, Optometrists NPPES

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

SOUTHERN EYECARE ASSOCIATES, OPTOMETRISTS (NPI 1720177322) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Norfolk, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists John Christopher Dragon, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720177322
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDR JOHN C DRAGON OD & ASSOCIATES
Location Address7525 TIDEWATER DR, SUITE 41Norfolk, VA 23505-3700
Mailing Address7525 Tidewater Dr, Suite 41Norfolk, VA 23505-3700 · (757) 588-5423 · Fax (757) 588-6012
Phone(757) 588-5423
Fax(757) 588-6012
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Christopher DragonPartner · (757) 588-5423
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2019
✔ NPI 1720177322 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.
7525 TIDEWATER DR, Norfolk, VA 23505
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsSouthern Eyecare Associates, Optometrists
Doing Business AsSouthern Eyecare Associates

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9234462VA

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Southern Eyecare Associates carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Southern Eyecare Associates

DMEPOS supplier · Norfolk, VAOperated by Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Southern Eyecare Associates agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20672633
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1992
Supplier Location7525 Tidewater Dr Ste 41Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone(757) 615-5086
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. JOHN CHRISTOPHER DRAGON O.D.
Optometrist
7525 TIDEWATER DR, SUITE 41
NORFOLK, VA 23505
Norfolk City (757) 588-5423
DR. MARK H SEIPEL O.D.
Optometrist
7525 TIDEWATER DR, SUITE 41
NORFOLK, VA 23505
Norfolk City (757) 588-5423

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 Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates is 1720177322. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Southern Eyecare Associates, Optometrists and Southern Eyecare Associates.

Where is Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates located?

Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates is located at 7525 Tidewater Dr Suite 41, Norfolk, VA 23505. The listed phone number is (757) 588-5423.

What is Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates's specialty?

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

Does Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Southern Eyecare Associates accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates 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 Dr John C Dragon Od & Associates was last updated on November 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.