HEA CLINIC, PA
NPI 1790022119
Ophthalmology in League City, TX
About Hea Clinic, Pa NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HEA CLINIC, PA (NPI 1790022119), doing business as Houston Eye Associates, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in League City, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. The organization lists Thomas Merkle, Chief Information Officer, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Hea Clinic, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by November 30, 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.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
44Medicare enrollment records show 44 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hea Clinic, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 44Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3
Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Houston Eye Associates Optical Cent carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.
Houston Eye Associates Optical Cent
DMEPOS supplier · League City, TXOperated by Houston Optic PLLCAccepts Medicare assignment
Houston Eye Associates Optical Cent agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Product Categories
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 Hea Clinic, PA's NPI number?
The NPI number for Hea Clinic, PA is 1790022119. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2013. The provider is doing business as Houston Eye Associates.
Where is Hea Clinic, PA located?
Hea Clinic, PA is located at 1100 Gulf Fwy S Ste 114, League City, TX 77573. The listed phone number is (281) 332-3937.
What is Hea Clinic, PA's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Hea Clinic, PA enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Hea Clinic, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Hea Clinic, PA'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 (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by November 30, 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 Hea Clinic, PA?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 44 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hea Clinic, PA. 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. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (43) and Optometry (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Hea Clinic, PA accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?
Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Houston Eye Associates Optical Cent accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.
What insurance does Hea Clinic, PA accept?
Health plans from WellPoint list Hea Clinic, PA 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 Hea Clinic, PA was last updated on February 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.
# Hea Clinic, Pa · NPI 1790022119
Ophthalmology organization in League City, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since January 4, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1790022119 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** January 4, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **Also known as:** Houston Eye Associates (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** Yes (part of Hea Clinic, Pa)
- **Authorized official:** Thomas Merkle, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1100 GULF FWY S STE 114, League City, TX 77573-5148
- **Phone:** (281) 332-3937
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** November 30, 2026 (Non-DME Part B, Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 44 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Ophthalmology (43), Optometry (1); 2 practice at this address; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1790022119/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 6, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1790022119) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.