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SIMPSON OPTICAL PLLC
NPI 1780875880
Optometrist in Lexington, KY

Active since August 05, 2007CLIA 18D2039332 · Waiver
340 MEIJER WAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 278-0055(859) 277-4490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2025, Jul 31, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Simpson Optical Pllc NPPES

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

SIMPSON OPTICAL PLLC (NPI 1780875880), doing business as Simpson Optical, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Lexington, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 4, 2028 and lists Danielle Frank, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780875880
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSIMPSON OPTICAL PLLC
Location Address340 MEIJER WAYLexington, KY 40503-3340
Mailing Address340 Meijer WayLexington, KY 40503-3340 · (859) 278-0055 · Fax (859) 277-4490
Phone(859) 278-0055
Fax(859) 277-4490
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDanielle FrankPresident · (859) 278-2020
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1780875880 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 KY · 1045DT
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.
340 MEIJER WAY, Lexington, KY 40503
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSimpson Optical

Other Identifiers 2

Other000000049308Bcbs
Medicaid77903847KY

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 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 18D2039332

Simpson Optical · Lexington, KY
Active · expires Apr 4, 2028
CLIA Number18D2039332
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateApril 5, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 4, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Karen L. Mcmillin
Laboratory Phone(859) 278-2020
Laboratory LocationSimpson Optical340 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY 40503
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 8

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

DR. JOHN WEBSTER ZENT O.D.
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-2020
DR. SARAH CHANG OD
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-2020
DR. JOY SIMPSON MASON OD
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0055
DR. JOE PATTERSON MCMILLIN JR. OD
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-2020
DR. LINDSEY M PORTER
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-2020
DR. JOHN F SIMPSON JR. OD
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0055
DR. BOBBY L HUYNH O.D.
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-2020
DR. KAREN LOUISE MCMILLIN O.D.
Optometrist
340 MEIJER WAY
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-2020

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 Simpson Optical PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Simpson Optical PLLC is 1780875880. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2007. The provider is doing business as Simpson Optical.

Where is Simpson Optical PLLC located?

Simpson Optical PLLC is located at 340 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 278-0055.

What is Simpson Optical PLLC's specialty?

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

Does Simpson Optical PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 18D2039332) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Simpson Optical PLLC accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Simpson Optical 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 Simpson Optical PLLC was last updated on December 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.