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MATTAX NEU PRATER EYE CENTER, INC.
NPI 1790745313
Ophthalmology in Springfield, MO

Active since March 27, 2006
1265 E PRIMROSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(471) 886-3937(417) 886-1285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. NPPES

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

MATTAX NEU PRATER EYE CENTER, INC. (NPI 1790745313) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Springfield, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists James B Mattax, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790745313
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameMATTAX NEU PRATER EYE CENTER, INC.
Location Address1265 E PRIMROSE STSpringfield, MO 65804-4278
Mailing Address1265 E Primrose StSpringfield, MO 65804-4278 · (471) 886-3937 · Fax (417) 886-1285
Phone(471) 886-3937
Fax(417) 886-1285
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames B MattaxPresident · (417) 886-3937
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2016
✔ NPI 1790745313 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X
1265 E PRIMROSE ST, Springfield, MO 65804
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid506240704MO
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified990001508MO · Mo Part B Spgfld
OtherCI7181MO · Railroad Medicare Part B

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Ophthalmology8
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)3
Optometry3

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

James Mattax, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1346244779
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Engleman, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1790754109
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Benjamin Haden, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1952729600
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
David Nasrazadani, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922529536
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Leo Neu, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1588632889
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Prater, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1043289119
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marla Smith, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1093776098
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Matthew Smith, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1548239163
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jacob Thomas, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1538328489
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Drew Young, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1407411093
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
David Meinhardt, C.R.N.A.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1013978212
1265 E PRIMROSE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-3937
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karen Aviles, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1952319600
1000 E PRIMROSE ST SUITE 520
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 269-4550
✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Stephen Stufflebam, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1598803884
1235 E CHEROKEE ST
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 820-2829
✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi
Joseph Arnold, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1942933569
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 884-3937
✔ PECOS134 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 Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. is 1790745313. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2006.

Where is Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. located?

Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. is located at 1265 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (471) 886-3937.

What is Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc.. 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 (8), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (3) and Optometry (3). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. 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 Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center, Inc. was last updated on May 5, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.