SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A – NPI #1639114291
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.
SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A is an ophthalmologist located in MISSION, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639114291 to SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A on June 18, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A.. This provider is also associated with 2 additional names listed below. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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
SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A.
(about 20 years ago)
All associated names:
Shah Eye Center PA
Shah Eye Center, P.A
MISSION, TX 78572-2424 Phone: (956) 583-0202 Fax: (956) 583-0200
5 Other location(s):
Brownsville, TX 78526-1119
Phone: (956) 583-0202
Fax: (956) 583-0200
Laredo, TX 78045-6383
Phone: (956) 753-0202
Fax: (956) 583-0200
McAllen, TX 78504-2206
Phone: (956) 994-1000
Fax: (956) 583-0200
Rio Grande City, TX 78582-9418
Phone: (956) 583-0202
Fax: (956) 583-0200
Weslaco, TX 78596-4346
Phone: (956) 854-4117
Fax: (956) 583-0200
DOCTOR OWNER
Phone: (956) 583-0202
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Identifiers for SHAH EYE CENTER, P.A
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | TX | 080899003 |
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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| 152W00000X - Optometrist |
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.