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BLVD OPTICAL
NPI 1720819618
Optometrist in Howard Beach, NY

Active since August 12, 2024
164-42 CROSS BAY BLVD, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414(347) 233-2620(917) 900-1925 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Aug 12, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Blvd Optical NPPES

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

BLVD OPTICAL (NPI 1720819618) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Howard Beach, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. The organization lists Arkadiy Israel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720819618
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameALPHA SPECS INC
Location Address164-42 CROSS BAY BLVDHoward Beach, NY 11414
Mailing Address164-42 Cross Bay BlvdHoward Beach, NY 11414 · (347) 233-2620 · Fax (917) 900-1925
Phone(347) 233-2620
Fax(917) 900-1925
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialArkadiy IsraelOwner · (347) 233-2620
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1720819618 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.
164-42 CROSS BAY BLVD, Howard Beach, NY 11414
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBlvd Optical

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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)

Blvd Optical is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Blvd Optical, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Samar Awad, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1245375211
ONE BEACH 105 ST 8G
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(646) 239-8777
✔ PECOS4.8 mi
Jaime Grossman, OD
Optometry
NPI 1891869053
542 ARTHUR GODFREY RD
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 534-3937
✔ PECOS1,085 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 Alpha Specs Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alpha Specs Inc is 1720819618. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2024. The provider is doing business as Blvd Optical.

Where is Alpha Specs Inc located?

Alpha Specs Inc is located at 164-42 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. The listed phone number is (347) 233-2620.

What is Alpha Specs Inc's specialty?

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

Is Alpha Specs Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alpha Specs Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Alpha Specs Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Alpha Specs 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 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Alpha Specs Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Alpha Specs 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 Alpha Specs Inc was last updated on September 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.