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EYES OF THE SOUTHWEST, PC
NPI 1780853549
Ophthalmology in Las Cruces, NM

Active since February 26, 2008CLIA 32D2068209 · Waiver
2810 N TELSHOR BLVD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(575) 523-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Eyes Of The Southwest, Pc NPPES

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

EYES OF THE SOUTHWEST, PC (NPI 1780853549) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Las Cruces, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 29, 2027 and lists Edward Victor Hernandez, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780853549
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameEYES OF THE SOUTHWEST, PC
Location Address2810 N TELSHOR BLVDLas Cruces, NM 88011-8230
Mailing Address2810 N Telshor BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88011-8230 · (575) 523-2020
Phone(575) 523-2020
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEdward Victor HernandezPresident · (575) 523-2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2008
✔ NPI 1780853549 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 98290
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2810 N TELSHOR BLVD, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Eyes Of The Southwest, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateNew MexicoEnrollment IDO20081114000233Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Eyes Of The Southwest, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Edward Hernandez, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1346263126
2810 N TELSHOR BLVD
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 523-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Matthew Newbold, OD
Optometry
NPI 1083283642
2810 N TELSHOR BLVD
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 523-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 32D2068209

Eyes Of The Southwest · Las Cruces, NM
Active · expires Oct 29, 2027
CLIA Number32D2068209
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorEdward V. Hernandez
Laboratory Phone(575) 523-2020
Laboratory LocationEyes Of The Southwest2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Eyes Of The Southwest, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eyes Of The Southwest, PC is 1780853549. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2008.

Where is Eyes Of The Southwest, PC located?

Eyes Of The Southwest, PC is located at 2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (575) 523-2020.

What is Eyes Of The Southwest, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Eyes Of The Southwest, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eyes Of The Southwest, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Eyes Of The Southwest, PC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (New Mexico, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Eyes Of The Southwest, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Eyes Of The Southwest, PC, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Eyes Of The Southwest, PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 32D2068209) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 29, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Eyes Of The Southwest, PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Eyes Of The Southwest, PC 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 Eyes Of The Southwest, PC was last updated on February 26, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.