HEDGES EYE CARE, PA
NPI 1720604747
Optometrist in Newberry, FL

Active since June 25, 2020
14128 W NEWBERRY RD STE 40, NEWBERRY, FL 32669(352) 309-2021(352) 309-2023 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 31, 2025, Oct 4, 2020, Jun 25, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Hedges Eye Care, Pa NPPES

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

HEDGES EYE CARE, PA (NPI 1720604747) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Newberry, Florida and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville and lists Stephen B Hedges, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720604747
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameHEDGES EYE CARE, PA
Location Address14128 W NEWBERRY RD STE 40Newberry, FL 32669-3447
Mailing Address14128 W Newberry Rd Ste 40Newberry, FL 32669-3820 · (352) 309-2021
Fax(352) 309-2023
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStephen B HedgesOwner · (352) 309-2021
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1720604747 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.
14128 W NEWBERRY RD STE 40, Newberry, FL 32669

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13205 Clark Butler Blvd Ste 30Gainesville, FL 32608-2436 · Phone (352) 335-1232

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)

Hedges Eye Care, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hedges Eye Care, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Optometry
NPI 1043595192
14128 W NEWBERRY RD STE 40
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 309-2021
✔ PECOSSame address
Optometry
NPI 1376072280
817 NW 56TH TER STE B
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-7771
✔ PECOS5.5 mi
Optometry
NPI 1154138725
3205 CLARK BUTLER BLVD STE 30
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-1232
✔ PECOS7.1 mi
Optometry
NPI 1942351218
2469 W US HIGHWAY 90 # A-27
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 515-8647
✔ PECOS37 mi

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

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 Hedges Eye Care, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hedges Eye Care, PA is 1720604747. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2020.

Where is Hedges Eye Care, PA located?

Hedges Eye Care, PA is located at 14128 W Newberry Rd Ste 40, Newberry, FL 32669. The listed phone number is (352) 309-2021.

What is Hedges Eye Care, PA's specialty?

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

Is Hedges Eye Care, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hedges Eye Care, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hedges Eye Care, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Hedges Eye Care, PA. 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 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hedges Eye Care, PA 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 3 other insurers list Hedges Eye Care, PA 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 Hedges Eye Care, PA was last updated on December 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.