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SOUTHERN VITREORETINAL ASSOCIATES, PL
NPI 1871665448
Ophthalmology in Tallahassee, FL

Active since November 15, 2006CLIA 10D1062439 · Waiver
2439 CARE DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308(850) 942-6700(850) 942-5735 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl NPPES

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

SOUTHERN VITREORETINAL ASSOCIATES, PL (NPI 1871665448) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Tallahassee, Florida and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 3, 2028 and lists Harold Logan Brooks, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871665448
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN VITREORETINAL ASSOCIATES, PL
Location Address2439 CARE DRTallahassee, FL 32308-4580
Mailing Address2439 Care DrTallahassee, FL 32308-4580 · (850) 942-6700 · Fax (850) 942-5735
Phone(850) 942-6700
Fax(850) 942-5735
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHarold Logan BrooksPresident · (850) 942-6700
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1871665448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
2439 CARE DR, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid126268200FL

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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health 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)

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Emily Ashmore, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1639136062
2439 CARE DR
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Harold Brooks, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1831157890
2439 CARE DR
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Charles Newell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1245298223
2439 CARE DR
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Steinmetz, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1194782508
2439 CARE DR
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nicholas Farber, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1265708127
2349 CARE DRIVE
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christopher Willingham, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1225096183
2577 HUNTCLIFF LN
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 763-7007
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare87 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 10D1062439

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates · Tallahassee, FL
Active · expires Apr 3, 2028
CLIA Number10D1062439
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 4, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 3, 2028
Laboratory DirectorH Logan Brooks
Laboratory Phone(850) 942-6700
Laboratory LocationSouthern Vitreoretinal Associates2439 Care Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl is 1871665448. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl located?

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl is located at 2439 Care Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308. The listed phone number is (850) 942-6700.

What is Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl's specialty?

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

Is Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl. 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, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D1062439) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 3, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl 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 Southern Vitreoretinal Associates, Pl was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.