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UNIVERSITY EYE INSTITUTE
NPI 1861493140
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since August 09, 2005
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77204(713) 743-1921(713) 743-0963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2021, Jan 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About University Eye Institute NPPES

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

UNIVERSITY EYE INSTITUTE (NPI 1861493140) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization lists Guaquita Lavelle Watkins, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861493140
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Location Address4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVDHouston, TX 77204-2020
Mailing Address4401 Martin Luther King BlvdHouston, TX 77204-2020 · (713) 743-1921 · Fax (713) 743-0963
Phone(713) 743-1921
Fax(713) 743-0963
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGuaquita Lavelle WatkinsOffice Manager · (713) 743-9605
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2024
✔ NPI 1861493140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77204
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUniversity Eye Institute

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid112409104TX
Medicaid124800706TX

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 Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories University Eye Institute carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

University Eye Institute

DMEPOS supplier · Houston, TXOperated by University Of Houston System
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Accepts Medicare assignment

University Eye Institute 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)20404409
Medicare Participant SinceSeptember 27, 2021
Supplier Location4401 Martin Luther King BlvdHouston, TX 77204
Phone(713) 743-2020
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JENNYFFER SMITH OD
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
SARAH SACHIKO TAKENAKA OD
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-1921
ANNA-KAYE LOGAN OD
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
JASMINE NGUYEN
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
ASHTON CLAIRE WESTBROOK OD
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
DR. JOE LEONARD WHEAT O.D.
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
KIM SON DUONG OD
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020
DR. NICOLE ALEXANDRA KARSON OD
Optometrist
4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Harris County (713) 743-2020

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 University Of Houston System's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Of Houston System is 1861493140. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005. The provider is doing business as University Eye Institute.

Where is University Of Houston System located?

University Of Houston System is located at 4401 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204. The listed phone number is (713) 743-1921.

What is University Of Houston System's specialty?

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

Does University Of Houston System accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

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

What insurance does University Of Houston System accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list University Of Houston System 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 University Of Houston System was last updated on October 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.