UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. – NPI #1427905504
Optometrist

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. is an optometrist located in COLUMBIA, MD. NPPES recently assigned the NPI number 1427905504 to UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. on March 16, 2026. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

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NPI Profile for
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A.

NPI Number
1427905504
Enumeration Date

(about 3 months ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Primary location
5900 WATERLOO RD STE 230
COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2638
Phone: (410) 328-5929 Fax: (410) 328-6346
Mailing address
PO BOX 64691
BALTIMORE, MD 21264-4691
Phone: Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
KAROL ZIMMERMAN
DIRECTOR
Phone: (667) 214-1620
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 16, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)

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