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Empire Eye Physicians Ps

Q: What type of organization is Empire Eye Physicians Ps?

Empire Eye Physicians Ps is registered in NPPES as a Ophthalmology Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).

Ophthalmology Physician in Spokane Valley, WA · enumerated 2006 · authorized official Christopher Sturbaum, Owner/Physician.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Empire Eye Physicians Ps

Other name <Unavail>

Practice address 16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, 99216

Phone (509) 928-8040

Fax (509) 928-0784

Enumeration date Sep 7, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Sep 16, 2021

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers Secondary

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Primary

Authorized official

Name Christopher Sturbaum

Title Owner/Physician

Phone (509) 928-8040

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
7081029	Medicaid	WA	-

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Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is Empire Eye Physicians Ps?

Empire Eye Physicians Ps is registered in NPPES as a Ophthalmology Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-09-16.