AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC.
NPI 1902958226
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Active since January 17, 2007CLIA 03D2082154 · Waiver

1502 N TUCSON BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85716(520) 326-4321(520) 326-4736 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. NPPES

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

AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC. (NPI 1902958226) is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Tucson, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 6, 2028 and lists Timothy L Hodges, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902958226

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X

Legal Business NameAMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF TUCSON, INC.

Location Address1502 N TUCSON BLVDTucson, AZ 85716-3423

Mailing Address1502 N Tucson BlvdTucson, AZ 85716-3423 · (520) 326-4321 · Fax (520) 326-4736

Phone(520) 326-4321

Fax(520) 326-4736

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialTimothy L HodgesVice President · (520) 326-4321

Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 2008

✔ NPI 1902958226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Taxonomy Code261QA1903X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · OSC-3432

1502 N TUCSON BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85716

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINZ124418AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 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)

Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. 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 Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Benjamin Smith, M.D.

Ophthalmology

NPI 1508998576

1502 N TUCSON BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85716

(520) 326-4321

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 03D2082154

Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson · Tucson, AZ

Active · expires Aug 6, 2028

CLIA Number03D2082154

Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective DateAugust 7, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 6, 2028

Laboratory DirectorTimothy L. Hodges

Laboratory Phone(520) 326-4321

Laboratory LocationAmbulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson1502 N Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

473 services266 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

182 services123 patients

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66982

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

16 services14 patients

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 Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. is 1902958226. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2007.

Where is Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. located?

Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. is located at 1502 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716. The listed phone number is (520) 326-4321.

What is Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Is Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc.. 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 Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D2082154) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 6, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. 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 Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Tucson, Inc. was last updated on October 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.