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West Penn Optical Inc.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Erie, PA · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Al Cappara, Gen. Manager.

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

National Provider Identifier

1477610988

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name West Penn Optical Inc.
Practice address 2576 West 8th St, Erie, PA, 16505
Phone (814) 833-1194
Fax (814) 838-9530
Enumeration date Jan 3, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Feb 20, 2012

Taxonomy & classification

332B00000X Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies Suppliers Primary
332H00000X Eyewear Supplier Suppliers Secondary

Authorized official

Name Al Cappara
Title Gen. Manager
Phone (814) 833-1194

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
53180 Other PA DAVIS VISION
WE1350395 Other PA BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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Frequently asked questions

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.
What type of organization is West Penn Optical Inc.?
West Penn Optical Inc. is registered in NPPES as a Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (its primary provider taxonomy).

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-02-20.