SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A – NPI #1962427955
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

SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A is an ophthalmologist located in SARASOTA, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962427955 to SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A on July 12, 2006. 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.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Nov 06, 2008. 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 SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A below.

NPI Profile for
SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A

NPI Number
1962427955
Enumeration Date

(about 20 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
SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A
Primary location
3400 BEE RIDGE RD
STE 200
SARASOTA, FL 34239
Phone: (941) 921-5335 Fax: (941) 921-1741
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
MELVIN CHEN
PRESIDENT
Phone: (941) 921-5335
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SARASOTA RETINA INSTITUTE P A

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDFL268606600
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)

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