TACOMA EYE SURGEONS PS – NPI #1144659764
Ophthalmology

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

TACOMA EYE SURGEONS PS is an ophthalmologist located in TACOMA, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144659764 to TACOMA EYE SURGEONS PS on November 04, 2013. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

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NPI Profile for
TACOMA EYE SURGEONS PS

NPI Number
1144659764
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 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
TACOMA EYE SURGEONS PS
Primary location
502 S M ST
TACOMA, WA 98405-3728
Phone: (253) 301-4953 Fax: (866) 482-0873
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
ANDREW KOPSTEIN
PRESIDENT
Phone: (253) 301-4953
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for TACOMA EYE SURGEONS PS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERINDIV NPIWA1124050117
OTHERWA MDWA37629
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 WA 37629

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