KENTUCKY EYE INSTITUTE – NPI #1629652938
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

KENTUCKY EYE INSTITUTE is an ophthalmologist located in LEXINGTON, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1629652938 to KENTUCKY EYE INSTITUTE on May 12, 2021. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “KENTUCKY EYE INSTITUTE” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR EYE HEALTH & SURGERY. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on May 19, 2021. 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 KENTUCKY EYE INSTITUTE below.

NPI Profile for
KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR EYE HEALTH & SURGERY

NPI Number
1629652938
Enumeration Date

(more than 5 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
KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR EYE HEALTH & SURGERY
Doing Business As (dba): KENTUCKY EYE INSTITUTE
Primary location
715 SHAKER DR STE 110
LEXINGTON, KY 40504-3674
Phone: (859) 278-9393 Fax: (859) 278-0923
Mailing address
601 PERIMETER DR STE 200
LEXINGTON, KY 40517-4121
Phone: (859) 278-9393 Fax: (859) 278-0923
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
SHERRI DOOLIN
BILLING/CREDENTIALING MANAGER
Phone: (859) 278-9393
Updated
Certification Date
May 19, 2021

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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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.