What is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI number?

Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194779280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What type of organization is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.?

Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is classified in the NPPES registry as Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).

Where is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. located?

Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s practice location on file with NPPES is 6155 Ridge Ave, Phila, PA 19128-2627.

What is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is (215) 483-3400.

Who is the authorized official for Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.?

The authorized official listed on Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPPES record is Bernice Kessler, Manager. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.

Is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI active?

Yes — Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI (1194779280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-30.

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Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.

NPI 1194779280 · Optometrist · Phila, PA

Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is a Optometrist organization in Phila, PA (NPI 1194779280).

Provider details

NPI number: 1194779280
Entity type: Organization
Primary specialty: OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Organization subpart: No
Authorized official: Bernice Kessler, Manager(215) 483-3400
License: OEG000083 (PA)

Practice location

6155 Ridge Ave

Phila, PA 19128-2627

Phone: (215) 483-3400

Fax: (215) 483-7401

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Mailing address

6155 Ridge Ave

Phila, PA 19128-2627

Specialties & taxonomies

OptometristPrimary152W00000XLicense OEG000083 (PA)
Eye and Vision Services Providers

Other names (DBA / former)

Doing business as: Howard J. Kessler OD

Profile Score

Detailed profile(91/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location

Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.

Enumerated: 2006-05-22
Last updated: 2008-04-30

Frequently asked questions

What is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI number?: Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194779280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What type of organization is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.?: Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is classified in the NPPES registry as Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
Where is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. located?: Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s practice location on file with NPPES is 6155 Ridge Ave, Phila, PA 19128-2627.
What is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Universal Contact Lenses, Inc. is (215) 483-3400.
Who is the authorized official for Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.?: The authorized official listed on Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPPES record is Bernice Kessler, Manager. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
Is Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI active?: Yes — Universal Contact Lenses, Inc.'s NPI (1194779280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-30.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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