H. RUBIN VISION CENTE – NPI #1770660482
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

H. RUBIN VISION CENTE is an optometrist located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770660482 to H. RUBIN VISION CENTE on November 01, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “H. RUBIN VISION CENTE” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is EAST COAST OPTOMETRIC, INC.. This provider is also associated with 2 additional names listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Nov 12, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for H. RUBIN VISION CENTE below.

NPI Profile for
EAST COAST OPTOMETRIC, INC.

NPI Number
1770660482
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years 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
EAST COAST OPTOMETRIC, INC.
Doing Business As (dba): H. RUBIN VISION CENTE
Other name(s)
All associated names:
Doing Business As (dba)
(DBA) H. Rubin Vision Center
Doing Business As (dba)
H. RUBIN VISION CENTE
Primary location
7539 GARNERS FERRY RD.
H. RUBIN VISION CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Phone: (803) 776-5275 Fax: (803) 779-9551
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
KENNETH WEBBER
COO
Phone: (803) 788-8204
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for H. RUBIN VISION CENTE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDSCDA9957
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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