South Ocean Ophthalmology PC
NPI 1972775583 · Ophthalmology Physician · East Patchogue, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
South Ocean Ophthalmology PC is a Ophthalmology Physician organization in East Patchogue, NY (NPI 1972775583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972775583
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Grace Lessing, President(631) 289-0001
- License
- 114521 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Former legal business name
- Melchor Garcia Jr MD PC
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-24
- Last updated
- 2011-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's NPI number?
- South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972775583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is South Ocean Ophthalmology PC?
- South Ocean Ophthalmology PC is classified in the NPPES registry as Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is South Ocean Ophthalmology PC located?
- South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Patchogue Yaphank Rd, East Patchogue, NY 11772-4886.
- What is South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for South Ocean Ophthalmology PC is (631) 289-0001.
- Does South Ocean Ophthalmology PC accept Medicare?
- South Ocean Ophthalmology PC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for South Ocean Ophthalmology PC?
- The authorized official listed on South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's NPPES record is Grace Lessing, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's NPI active?
- Yes — South Ocean Ophthalmology PC's NPI (1972775583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.