EYE CARE ASSOCIATES
NPI 1770901654
Optometrist in Tupelo, MS

Q: What is Eye Care Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eye Care Associates is 1770901654. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2014.

Q: What is Eye Care Associates's specialty?

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

Active since March 28, 2014

2005 W MAIN ST, SUITE 102, TUPELO, MS 38801(662) 205-4654(662) 205-4669 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Eye Care Associates NPPES

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

EYE CARE ASSOCIATES (NPI 1770901654) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Tupelo, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. The organization lists Joshua M Hatfield, Optomotrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770901654

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameEYE CARE ASSOCIATES

Location Address2005 W MAIN ST, SUITE 102Tupelo, MS 38801-3214

Mailing Address2005 W Main St, Suite 102Tupelo, MS 38801-3214 · (662) 205-4654 · Fax (662) 205-4669

Phone(662) 205-4654

Fax(662) 205-4669

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJoshua M HatfieldOptomotrist · (662) 205-4654

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2014

✔ NPI 1770901654 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.

2005 W MAIN ST, Tupelo, MS 38801

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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 Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

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

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Katie Richardson, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1598218752

1413 W MAIN ST STE A
Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 205-4654

✔ PECOS0.5 mi

Joshua Hatfield, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1740416429

1310 E WALKER ST
Fulton, MS 38843

(662) 862-6727

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 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 Eye Care Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eye Care Associates is 1770901654. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2014.

Where is Eye Care Associates located?

Eye Care Associates is located at 2005 W Main St Suite 102, Tupelo, MS 38801. The listed phone number is (662) 205-4654.

What is Eye Care Associates's specialty?

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

Is Eye Care Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eye Care Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Eye Care Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Eye Care Associates. 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 Eye Care Associates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 9 other insurers list Eye Care 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 Eye Care Associates was last updated on May 5, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.