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NORTHWEST EYE CENTER PLLC
NPI 1831156645
Optometrist in Thief River Falls, MN

Active since April 26, 2006
1720 HY 59 SE, SUITE 1, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701(218) 681-3300(218) 681-6733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Northwest Eye Center Pllc NPPES

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

NORTHWEST EYE CENTER PLLC (NPI 1831156645) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Christopher J Borgen, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831156645
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameNORTHWEST EYE CENTER PLLC
Location Address1720 HY 59 SE, SUITE 1Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Mailing AddressPo Box 505Thief River Falls, MN 56701-0505 · (218) 681-3300 · Fax (218) 681-6733
Phone(218) 681-3300
Fax(218) 681-6733
Organization SubpartYesParent: Northwest Eye Center Pa
Authorized OfficialChristopher J BorgenCeo · (218) 681-3300
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1831156645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 2803✔ Licensed in MN · 2833
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.
1720 HY 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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Other Identifiers 6

Other644201041982MN · Pref
Medicaid928102900MN
Other644201030SS1MN · Preferred
Other46G79B0MN · Bcbs
Medicaid736145900MN
Other289M4TJMN · Bcbs

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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Northwest Eye Center PA carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Northwest Eye Center PA

DMEPOS supplier · Thief River Falls, MN
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Northwest Eye Center PA 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.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20682971
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 2000
Supplier Location901 Hanson DrThief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone(218) 686-0513
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Northwest Eye Center PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Eye Center PLLC is 1831156645. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Northwest Eye Center PLLC located?

Northwest Eye Center PLLC is located at 1720 Hy 59 SE Suite 1, Thief River Falls, MN 56701. The listed phone number is (218) 681-3300.

What is Northwest Eye Center PLLC's specialty?

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

Does Northwest Eye Center PLLC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Northwest Eye Center PA accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Northwest Eye Center PLLC accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Northwest Eye Center 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 Northwest Eye Center PLLC was last updated on June 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.