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CHARLOTTE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC P.A.
NPI 1851356844
Ophthalmology in Huntersville, NC

Active since April 20, 2006
16610 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY STE A, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078(704) 895-8200(704) 997-8708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2020, May 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.a. NPPES

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

CHARLOTTE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC P.A. (NPI 1851356844) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Huntersville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Brandon C Whiteside, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851356844
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameCHARLOTTE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC P.A.
Location Address16610 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY STE AHuntersville, NC 28078-5646
Mailing Address16610 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Ste AHuntersville, NC 28078-5646 · (704) 895-8200 · Fax (704) 997-8708
Phone(704) 895-8200
Fax(704) 997-8708
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrandon C WhitesidePresident · (704) 895-8200
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1851356844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 32307
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.
16610 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY STE A, Huntersville, NC 28078
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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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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)

Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Brandon Whiteside, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1952367484
16610 BIRKDALE COMMONS PKWY STE A
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 895-8200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Daniela Whiteside, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1134352867
19208 BETTY STOUGH RD
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 728-9002
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.8 mi
Ariel Cerenzie, OD
Optometry
NPI 1972023646
5950 FAIRVIEW RD STE 708
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 800-5230
✔ PECOS20 mi
Boyd Vaziri, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1083685234
9617 GULF RESEARCH LN
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 418-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare618 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 Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. is 1851356844. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2006.

Where is Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. located?

Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. is located at 16610 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Ste A, Huntersville, NC 28078. The listed phone number is (704) 895-8200.

What is Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A.'s specialty?

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

Is Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A.. 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 (3) and Optometry (1). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. 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 Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic P.A. was last updated on September 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.