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HERMITAGE EYE & LASER CENTER
NPI 1992364897
Ophthalmology in Hermitage, PA

Active since June 13, 2019
2151 SHENANGO VALLEY FWY STE C-5, HERMITAGE, PA 16148(724) 979-6767(724) 979-6770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2026, Sep 25, 2024, Jan 3, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Hermitage Eye & Laser Center NPPES

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

HERMITAGE EYE & LASER CENTER (NPI 1992364897), doing business as Joseph Eye & Laser Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Hermitage, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Christopher John Joseph, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992364897
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameHERMITAGE EYE & LASER CENTER
Location Address2151 SHENANGO VALLEY FWY STE C-5Hermitage, PA 16148-2586
Mailing Address2151 Shenango Valley Fwy Ste C-5Hermitage, PA 16148-2586 · (724) 979-6767 · Fax (724) 979-6770
Phone(724) 979-6767
Fax(724) 979-6770
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher John JosephPhysician · (724) 877-7991
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1992364897 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.
2151 SHENANGO VALLEY FWY STE C-5, Hermitage, PA 16148
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsJoseph Eye & Laser Center

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13124 Wilmington Rd Ste 302New Castle, PA 16105-1100 · Phone (724) 965-8080 · Fax (724) 965-8085
Location 2369 Niles Cortland Rd SEWarren, OH 44484-2430 · Phone (724) 877-7991 · Fax (724) 979-6770

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0050107OH
Medicaid1025846180007PA

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 Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter 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)

Hermitage Eye & Laser Center 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 Hermitage Eye & Laser Center, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Christopher Joseph, DO
Ophthalmology
NPI 1902002553
2151 SHENANGO VALLEY FWY STE C-5
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 877-7991
✔ 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.

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 Hermitage Eye & Laser Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hermitage Eye & Laser Center is 1992364897. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2019. The provider is doing business as Joseph Eye & Laser Center.

Where is Hermitage Eye & Laser Center located?

Hermitage Eye & Laser Center is located at 2151 Shenango Valley Fwy Ste C-5, Hermitage, PA 16148. The listed phone number is (724) 979-6767.

What is Hermitage Eye & Laser Center's specialty?

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

Is Hermitage Eye & Laser Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hermitage Eye & Laser Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hermitage Eye & Laser Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Hermitage Eye & Laser Center. 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.

What insurance does Hermitage Eye & Laser Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Meridian list Hermitage Eye & Laser Center 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 Hermitage Eye & Laser Center was last updated on September 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 45 days 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.