THOMAS EYE CENTER
NPI 1871335240
Optometrist in Athens, GA

Q: What is Athens Eye Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athens Eye Care LLC is 1871335240. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2024. The provider is doing business as Thomas Eye Center.

Q: What is Athens Eye Care LLC's specialty?

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

Active since June 07, 2024

1077 BAXTER ST STE 100, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 549-7757(706) 549-7757 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 1, 2024, Jun 10, 2024, Jun 7, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Thomas Eye Center NPPES

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

THOMAS EYE CENTER (NPI 1871335240) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Athens, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. The organization lists Ellen Goad, Practice Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871335240

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameATHENS EYE CARE LLC

Location Address1077 BAXTER ST STE 100Athens, GA 30606-3767

Mailing Address1077 Baxter St Ste 100Athens, GA 30606-3767 · (706) 549-7757 · Fax (706) 549-7757

Phone(706) 549-7757

Fax(706) 549-7757

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialEllen GoadPractice Manager · (706) 549-7757

Enumeration DateJune 7, 2024

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2024

✔ NPI 1871335240 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.

1077 BAXTER ST STE 100, Athens, GA 30606

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThomas Eye Center

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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)

Thomas Eye Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Thomas Eye Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Stuart Thomas, OD

Optometry

NPI 1568436186

1077 BAXTER ST
Athens, GA 30606

(706) 549-7757

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kajene Vethanayagam, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1407412471

THOMAS EYE CENTER 1077 BAXTER STREET, SUITE 100
Athens, GA 30606

(706) 549-7757

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.8 mi

Sampson Abu, OD

Optometry

NPI 1982433645

5505 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE 300
Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 257-0814

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare55 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 Athens Eye Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athens Eye Care LLC is 1871335240. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2024. The provider is doing business as Thomas Eye Center.

Where is Athens Eye Care LLC located?

Athens Eye Care LLC is located at 1077 Baxter St Ste 100, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 549-7757.

What is Athens Eye Care LLC's specialty?

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

Is Athens Eye Care LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Athens Eye Care LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Athens Eye Care LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Athens Eye Care LLC. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Athens Eye Care LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Athens Eye Care LLC 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 Athens Eye Care LLC was last updated on August 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.