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CANDELARIO TAPIA III OD
NPI 1780516674
Optometrist in Bellaire, TX

Active since June 02, 2026PECOS Enrolled
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650, BELLAIRE, TX 77401(713) 797-1010 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Candelario Tapia Iii Od NPPES

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

CANDELARIO TAPIA III OD (NPI 1780516674) is an individual optometrist in Bellaire, Texas, licensed in Texas (11644TG) and active in the NPI registry since June 2026. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2026).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780516674
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCANDELARIO TAPIA IIICredential: OD
Location Address6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650Bellaire, TX 77401-3505
Mailing Address6565 West Loop S Ste 650Bellaire, TX 77401-3505 · (713) 797-1010
Phone(713) 797-1010
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2026
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1780516674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 11644TG
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.
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Candelario Tapia Iii Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6103390984
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260702000577
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Candelario Tapia reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eye Center Of Texas LLP
Same address
Specialist
6565 WEST LOOP SOUTH, SUITE 650
Bellaire, TX 77401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720174485 (713) 797-1010

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

VIVIAN LA OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
DR. MICHELLE MYTIEN DANG OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
CHRISTOPHER SEK OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
AARON STEPHENSON OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
JUSTINE ROSNER OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
KIM PHAM OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
SIMBRAN BHAIDANI OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010
HAYDEN MATLI OD
Optometrist
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 797-1010

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 Candelario Tapia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candelario Tapia is 1780516674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2026.

Where is Candelario Tapia located?

Candelario Tapia practices at 6565 West Loop S Ste 650, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (713) 797-1010.

What is Candelario Tapia's specialty?

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

Is Candelario Tapia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candelario Tapia is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Candelario Tapia's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candelario Tapia reassigns Medicare benefits to Eye Center Of Texas LLP (Bellaire, TX). The 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 Candelario Tapia's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Candelario Tapia accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Candelario Tapia 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 Candelario Tapia was last updated on June 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.