University Eye Specialists
University Eye Specialists holds 7 active organization NPIs in the federal registry, with practice locations in 5 cities in 3 states. 4 list ophthalmology physician as their primary taxonomy; each location can bill under its own NPI.
Search the organization with your city to find the NPI for the location you visit or bill.
Find a location's NPIKnoxville, TN has the most NPIs, 2
Source: CMS NPPES monthly file of Aug 9, 2026, organization NPIs by practice city.
NPIs by year issued
Source: CMS NPPES, enumeration dates.
7 NPIs were issued in 2006 alone, more than in any other year.
Knoxville, TN locations
The city with the most University Eye Specialists NPIs. The full list of all 7 follows.
| NPI | Location | Primary taxonomy | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1316916158 | 1932 ALCOA HWY., STE. 255, Knoxville, TN | Ophthalmology Physician | Mar 15, 2006 |
| 1821153768 | 140 CAPITOL DR, Knoxville, TN | Ophthalmology Physician | Dec 22, 2006 |
All 7 locations, by state and city
| NPI | Location | Primary taxonomy | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1760592398 | 676 N ST CLAIR #320, Chicago, IL | Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician | Aug 30, 2006 |
| 1245269885 | 2469 STATE ROUTE 19 N, Warsaw, NY | Ophthalmology Physician | Jul 3, 2006 |
| 1316916158 | 1932 ALCOA HWY., STE. 255, Knoxville, TN | Ophthalmology Physician | Mar 15, 2006 |
| 1821153768 | 140 CAPITOL DR, Knoxville, TN | Ophthalmology Physician | Dec 22, 2006 |
| 1073524096 | 622 SMITHVIEW DR, Maryville, TN | Eyewear Supplier | Aug 11, 2006 |
| 1003971342 | 622 SMITHVIEW DR, Maryville, TN | Ophthalmology Physician | Dec 27, 2006 |
| 1669483673 | 500 MCFARLAND ST STE A, Morristown, TN | Eyewear Supplier | Aug 11, 2006 |
Checking an organization
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Common questions
Why does University Eye Specialists have 7 NPIs?
An organization may obtain more than one Type 2 NPI, for example for separate locations or units that bill on their own. University Eye Specialists's NPIs list practice locations in 5 cities.
Is an organization NPI a license?
No. An NPI identifies who bills. Facilities and the clinicians who work there are licensed separately by the state.
Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), monthly file of Aug 9, 2026 (NPPES files on CMS.gov). An NPI identifies who bills; it is not a license.