H. RUBIN VISION CENTER – NPI #1790862597
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 CENTER is an optometrist located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790862597 to H. RUBIN VISION CENTER 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 CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is EAST COAST OPTOMETRIC, INC. 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 Oct 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 CENTER below.

NPI Profile for
EAST COAST OPTOMETRIC, INC

NPI Number
1790862597
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 CENTER
Primary location
901 BUSH RIVER RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 798-2290 Fax: (803) 731-5778
Mailing address
7539 GARNERS FERRY RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Phone: (803) 779-9313 Fax: (803) 779-9551
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
TONYA NANCE
THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: (803) 779-9313
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for H. RUBIN VISION CENTER

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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)		 SC 1028

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