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UNIVERSITY OPTOMETRY
NPI 1760077325
Optometrist in Palo Alto, CA

Active since March 05, 2021
725 UNIVERSITY AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 329-1600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2021, Mar 5, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About University Optometry NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY OPTOMETRY (NPI 1760077325) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Palo Alto, California and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. The organization lists Richard Brian Mcpherson, Director Of Operations, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760077325
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST OPTOMETRIC CARE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PC
Location Address725 UNIVERSITY AVEPalo Alto, CA 94301-2148
Mailing Address725 University AvePalo Alto, CA 94301-2148 · (650) 329-1600
Phone(650) 329-1600
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard Brian McphersonDirector Of Operations · (916) 407-7156
Enumeration DateMarch 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1760077325 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.
725 UNIVERSITY AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUniversity Optometry

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

27

Medicare enrollment records show 27 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to University Optometry, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 27
Lydia Philip, OD
Optometry
NPI 1700620697
725 UNIVERSITY AVE STE A
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Manjeet Mann, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1063585990
725 UNIVERSITY AVE A
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jesse Wang, OD
Optometry
NPI 1669218913
3801 MIRANDA AVE
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(206) 890-5076
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Humma Khawaja
Optometry
NPI 1417735507
20630 STEVENS CREEK BLVD
Cupertino, CA 95014
(203) 709-0236
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Christopher Ngo, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1013205228
1080 S WHITE RD A
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 272-3002
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Ezah Cheema, OD
Optometry
NPI 1356814081
2704 PINOLE VALLEY RD
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 222-6567
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Park Hsieh, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1730239559
2704 PINOLE VALLEY RD
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 222-6567
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Anthony Nguyen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1114357597
210 N EL CIRCULO AVE
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-4900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
Sonia Sandhu, OD
Optometry
NPI 1093645442
3133 W MARCH LN STE 2020
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 951-0820
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
Linda Hsu, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1124086269
3133 W MARCH LN SUITE 2020
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 957-5122
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
Richard Vanover, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1528022035
3133 W MARCH LN SUITE 2020
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 951-0820
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
Sohail Din Akram, OD
Optometry
NPI 1366157901
3133 W MARCH LN STE 2020
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 951-0820
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
Yolanda Scheer, OD
Optometry
NPI 1376515130
3133 W MARCH LN SUITE 2020
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 951-0820
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare57 mi
John Fujii, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1104883149
36 W YOKUTS AVE STE 1
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 952-0553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare60 mi
Lina Lee, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1215186598
3200 SISK RD
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 577-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare63 mi
Steven Perry, OD
Optometry
NPI 1821571043
4028 DALE RD STE 102
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare63 mi
Paneet Khaira, OD
Optometry
NPI 1114720646
991 E MONTE VISTA AVE STE 1
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-8591
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare73 mi
Gyneth Rock, OD
Optometry
NPI 1396557948
6317 ALPINESPRING WAY
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 753-0672
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare78 mi
Baldemar Torres, OD
Optometry
NPI 1316868912
4306 BIXBY WAY
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 201-6986
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare93 mi
Ruby Vo, OD
Optometry
NPI 1225911795
11733 FAIR OAKS BLVD
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 966-6080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare97 mi
See all 27 clinicians

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 First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC is 1760077325. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 5, 2021. The provider is doing business as University Optometry.

Where is First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC located?

First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC is located at 725 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The listed phone number is (650) 329-1600.

What is First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC's specialty?

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

Is First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 27 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC. 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, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Optometric Care Of Northern California PC was last updated on March 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.