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Optical Associates Inc

Optician in Schofield, WI · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Merlin Strand, Owner.

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

National Provider Identifier

1427170505

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Optical Associates Inc
Other name <Unavail>
Practice address 1523 Metro Dr, Schofield, WI, 54476
Phone (715) 355-8800
Enumeration date Apr 6, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jun 5, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers Secondary
156FX1800X Optician Eye and Vision Services Providers Primary

Authorized official

Name Merlin Strand
Title Owner
Phone (763) 784-4081

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
87247 Other WI SECURITY HEALTH PLAN
658297 Other WI PROVANTAGE
921513 Other WI VISION INS PLAN OF AMERCI
391735627 Other WI ALLIED HEALTH
8627 Other WI AETNA
WI 2955 Other WI EYEMED

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What type of organization is Optical Associates Inc?
Optical Associates Inc is registered in NPPES as a Optician (its primary provider taxonomy).
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-06-05.