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EYE CARE CHATTANOOGA PLLC
NPI 1801117015
Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 22, 2010
979 E 3RD ST, SUITE 240, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 432-2259 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Eye Care Chattanooga Pllc NPPES

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

EYE CARE CHATTANOOGA PLLC (NPI 1801117015) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Chattanooga, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. The organization lists Paula Christine Nicola, Ophthalmologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801117015
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameEYE CARE CHATTANOOGA PLLC
Location Address979 E 3RD ST, SUITE 240Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136
Mailing Address979 E 3rd St, Suite 240Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136 · (423) 432-2259
Phone(423) 432-2259
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPaula Christine NicolaOphthalmologist · (423) 432-2259
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2010
✔ NPI 1801117015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000037970
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.
979 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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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 Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Eye Care Chattanooga Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Paula Nicola, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1659319010
979 E 3RD ST STE 240
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 243-3330
✔ 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.

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 Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC is 1801117015. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2010.

Where is Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC located?

Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC is located at 979 E 3rd St Suite 240, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 432-2259.

What is Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Eye Care Chattanooga 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 Eye Care Chattanooga PLLC was last updated on October 14, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.