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TRISTATE OPTOMETRY PLLC
NPI 1952175911
Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Active since November 09, 2023
839 E 149TH ST, BRONX, NY 10455(718) 576-1993(718) 576-1996 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Tristate Optometry Pllc NPPES

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

TRISTATE OPTOMETRY PLLC (NPI 1952175911), doing business as Central Eye Care, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Bronx, New York and active in the NPI registry since November 2023. The organization lists John Tao, Od/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952175911
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameTRISTATE OPTOMETRY PLLC
Location Address839 E 149TH STBronx, NY 10455-4662
Mailing Address839 E 149th StBronx, NY 10455-4662 · (718) 576-1993 · Fax (718) 576-1996
Phone(718) 576-1993
Fax(718) 576-1996
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn TaoOd/owner · (718) 576-1993
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1952175911 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.
839 E 149TH ST, Bronx, NY 10455
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCentral Eye Care

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, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health.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)

Tristate Optometry Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Tristate Optometry PLLC, 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)

Brian Chu, OD
Optometry
NPI 1265279004
839 E 149TH ST
Bronx, NY 10455
(678) 557-5380
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kelvin Peralta, O.D
Optometry
NPI 1376097477
2742A E TREMONT AVE
Bronx, NY 10461
(347) 422-7380
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
John Tao, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1194177493
187 AVENUE U
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 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 Tristate Optometry PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tristate Optometry PLLC is 1952175911. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2023. The provider is doing business as Central Eye Care.

Where is Tristate Optometry PLLC located?

Tristate Optometry PLLC is located at 839 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10455. The listed phone number is (718) 576-1993.

What is Tristate Optometry PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Tristate Optometry PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tristate Optometry PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Tristate Optometry PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Tristate Optometry PLLC. 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 Tristate Optometry PLLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Health list Tristate Optometry PLLC 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 Tristate Optometry PLLC was last updated on November 9, 2023. 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.