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FIRST CHOICE EYE CARE, OD, PLLC
NPI 1770764946
Optometrist in Matthews, NC

Active since November 16, 2007CLIA 34D2116211 · Waiver
14617 LAWYERS RD, SUITE A, MATTHEWS, NC 28104(704) 893-0090(704) 893-0944 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About First Choice Eye Care, Od, Pllc NPPES

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

FIRST CHOICE EYE CARE, OD, PLLC (NPI 1770764946) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Matthews, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 20, 2028 and lists Kevin D Bigham, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770764946
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE EYE CARE, OD, PLLC
Location Address14617 LAWYERS RD, SUITE AMatthews, NC 28104-3219
Mailing Address14617 Lawyers Rd, Suite AMatthews, NC 28104-3219 · (704) 893-0090 · Fax (704) 893-0944
Phone(704) 893-0090
Fax(704) 893-0944
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKevin D BighamOptometrist · (704) 893-0090
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2024
✔ NPI 1770764946 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ 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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X
Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X
14617 LAWYERS RD, Matthews, NC 28104
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Other Identifiers 12

Medicaid890925ENC
Other803877Community Eye
Other90703Mamsi
Other0925ENC · Bcbs
OtherB9267Medcost Preferred
OtherDD2824Railroad Medicare
Other22.00365United Healthcare
OtherB9267Medcost
Other24119Avesis
Other68011Beachstreet
Other803877Partners Medicare
OtherND1746Vision Benefits Of Americ

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

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 34D2116211

First Choice Eye Care · Matthews, NC
Active · expires Jul 20, 2028
CLIA Number34D2116211
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 21, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 20, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKevin Bigham
Laboratory Phone(704) 893-0090
Laboratory LocationFirst Choice Eye Care14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC 28104
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN DWAYNE BIGHAM OD
Optometrist
14617 LAWYERS RD, SUITE A
MATTHEWS, NC 28104
Union County (704) 893-0090

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 Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC is 1770764946. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2007.

Where is First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC located?

First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC is located at 14617 Lawyers Rd Suite A, Matthews, NC 28104. The listed phone number is (704) 893-0090.

What is First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC's specialty?

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

Does First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D2116211) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 20, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC 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 First Choice Eye Care, Od, PLLC was last updated on August 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.