Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albany, KY

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Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albany, Kentucky. 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.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD
127 Foothills Ave Ste 3,
Albany, KY 42602-1037
(606) 387-5612
(606) 387-6602

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Walter Upchurch
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location127 Foothills Ave Ste 3, Albany, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gary Walter Upchurch attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265433478
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Walter Upchurch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265433478NPI-NPPES
01047034OtherAMERIGROUP
4599126MedicaidTN
4627OtherKYAVESIS/MEDICAID
3068022OtherBCBSTN/BLUECARE/TENNCARE
7100209970MedicaidKY
77009298MedicaidKY
410003588OtherKYRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD2197 (Tennessee)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 929DT (Kentucky)Primary

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 AddressPractice Location Address
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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Practice Location: 127 Foothills Ave, Suite 3, Albany, KY 42602
Phone: 606-387-5612    Fax: 606-387-6602

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