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VALLEY LASER CENTER PA
NPI 1841398013
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Harlingen, TX

Active since September 20, 2006CLIA 45D2022713 · Waiver
2113 HAINE DR, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 425-3937(956) 412-6567 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Valley Laser Center Pa NPPES

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

VALLEY LASER CENTER PA (NPI 1841398013) is a healthcare organization registered as a retina specialist in Harlingen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 28, 2028 and lists John Bruce Howe, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841398013
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Legal Business NameVALLEY LASER CENTER PA
Location Address2113 HAINE DRHarlingen, TX 78550
Mailing Address2113 Haine DrHarlingen, TX 78550 · (956) 425-3937 · Fax (956) 412-6567
Phone(956) 425-3937
Fax(956) 412-6567
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn Bruce HoweOwner · (956) 425-3937
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1841398013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X
2113 HAINE DR, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid080273801TX

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

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)

Valley Laser Center Pa 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 Valley Laser Center PA, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

John Howe, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1235237504
597 W SESAME DR STE C
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 45D2022713

Valley Laser Center · Harlingen, TX
Active · expires Aug 28, 2028
CLIA Number45D2022713
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 29, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 28, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJohn B. Howe
Laboratory Phone(956) 425-3937
Laboratory LocationValley Laser Center597 W Sesame Drive, Ste C, Harlingen, TX 78550
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Valley Laser Center PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valley Laser Center PA is 1841398013. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Valley Laser Center PA located?

Valley Laser Center PA is located at 2113 Haine Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 425-3937.

What is Valley Laser Center PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Valley Laser Center PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valley Laser Center PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Valley Laser Center PA?

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

Does Valley Laser Center PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2022713) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 28, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valley Laser Center PA was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.