ARGOS EYECARE CENTER – NPI #1629482369
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.
ARGOS EYECARE CENTER is an ophthalmologist located in GAITHERSBURG, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629482369 to ARGOS EYECARE CENTER on June 19, 2014. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “ARGOS EYECARE CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is ARGOS EYECARE. 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
ARGOS EYECARE
(about 12 years ago)
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877-1315 Phone: (240) 482-9474 Fax: (301) 637-5242
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Phone: (240) 482-9474
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Identifiers for ARGOS EYECARE CENTER
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MD | 028133601 |
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) |
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