Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albany, Kentucky. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Associates In Eye Care Inc, Associates In Eye Care Inc and his current practice location is
127 Foothills Ave Ste 3, Albany, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at
(606) 387-5612.
Dr Gary Walter Upchurch is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 929DT) and he also participates in the medicare program. He
accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265433478.
Healthcare Provider's Profile
| Full Name | Dr Gary Walter Upchurch |
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| Gender | Male |
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| Speciality | Optometry |
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| Experience | 44 Years |
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| Location | 127 Foothills Ave Ste 3, Albany, Kentucky |
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| Accepts Medicare Assignments | Yes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
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Medical Education and Training:
- Dr Gary Walter Upchurch attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1980
NPI Data:
- NPI Number: 1265433478
- Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2005
- Last Update Date: 12/03/2019
Medicare PECOS Information:
- PECOS PAC ID: 0345346847
- Enrollment ID: I20100616000163
Medical Identifiers
Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Walter Upchurch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
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| 1265433478 | NPI | - | NPPES |
| 01047034 | Other | | AMERIGROUP |
| 4599126 | Medicaid | TN | |
| 4627 | Other | KY | AVESIS/MEDICAID |
| 3068022 | Other | | BCBSTN/BLUECARE/TENNCARE |
| 7100209970 | Medicaid | KY | |
| 77009298 | Medicaid | KY | |
| 410003588 | Other | KY | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
Medical Taxonomies and Licenses
| Taxonomy | Type | License (State) | Status |
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| 152W00000X | Optometrist | OD2197 (Tennessee) | Secondary |
| 152W00000X | Optometrist | 929DT (Kentucky) | Primary |
Group Practice Association
| Group Practice Name | Group PECOS PAC ID | No. of Members |
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| Associates In Eye Care Inc | 7012908643 | 11 |
| Associates In Eye Care Inc | 7012908643 | 11 |
Medicare Reassignments
Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gary Walter Upchurch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
| Provider Name | Associates In Eye Care Inc |
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| Provider Type | Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice |
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| Provider Identifiers | NPI Number: 1649377177
PECOS PAC ID: 7012908643
Enrollment ID: O20050513000284 |
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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment
Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gary Walter Upchurch is
enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.
Mailing Address and Practice Location
| Mailing Address | Practice Location Address |
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Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD
Po Box 306,
Ferguson, KY 42533-0306
Ph: (606) 492-2211 | Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD
127 Foothills Ave Ste 3,
Albany, KY 42602-1037
Ph: (606) 387-5612 |
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