ATHENS VISION CENTERS, LLC
NPI 1972205136
Optometrist in Elberton, GA

Active since March 21, 2023
17 S THOMAS ST, ELBERTON, GA 30635(706) 549-9993(706) 549-4047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Athens Vision Centers, Llc NPPES

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

ATHENS VISION CENTERS, LLC (NPI 1972205136), doing business as Athens Eye Doctors And Surgeons, Llc, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Elberton, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. The organization lists John Henry Bo Dalton, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972205136
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameATHENS VISION CENTERS, LLC
Location Address17 S THOMAS STElberton, GA 30635-2453
Mailing Address105 Trinity PlAthens, GA 30607-2112 · (706) 549-9993 · Fax (706) 549-4047
Fax(706) 549-4047
Organization SubpartYesParent: Keller, Crymes, & Demarco Llc
Authorized OfficialJohn Henry Bo DaltonAdministrator · (706) 433-2031
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1972205136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X
17 S THOMAS ST, Elberton, GA 30635

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAthens Eye Doctors And Surgeons, Llc

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Athens Vision Centers, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Athens Vision Centers, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Optometry
NPI 1841275757
17 S THOMAS ST
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2351
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1700970258
1572 ANDERSON HWY WALMART 1111
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 377-5030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Optometry
NPI 1033109491
1020 BIG A RD
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-0111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Optometry
NPI 1184601023
1312 W FLETCHER AVE
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 908-0153
✔ PECOS417 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 Vision Centers, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Athens Vision Centers, LLC is 1972205136. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2023. The provider is doing business as Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons, LLC.

Where is Athens Vision Centers, LLC located?

Athens Vision Centers, LLC is located at 17 S Thomas St, Elberton, GA 30635. The listed phone number is (706) 549-9993.

What is Athens Vision Centers, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Athens Vision Centers, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Athens Vision Centers, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Athens Vision Centers, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Athens Vision Centers, 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Athens Vision Centers, 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 Vision Centers, 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 Vision Centers, LLC was last updated on March 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.