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DR. RICHARD E HULTS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
NPI 1003226820
Optometrist in Elyria, OH

Active since May 01, 2014
4690 MIDWAY MALL, ELYRIA, OH 44035(440) 324-4557(866) 425-2239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD E HULTS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (NPI 1003226820) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Elyria, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. The organization lists Richard Hults, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003226820
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDR. RICHARD E HULTS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Location Address4690 MIDWAY MALLElyria, OH 44035-2469
Mailing AddressPo Box 880Hudson, OH 44236-5880 · (330) 697-4748 · Fax (866) 425-2239
Phone(440) 324-4557
Fax(866) 425-2239
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard HultsPresident · (330) 697-4748
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2014
✔ NPI 1003226820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 3420
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
4690 MIDWAY MALL, Elyria, OH 44035
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

11

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Matthew Eidom, OD
Optometry
NPI 1801588967
3580 WESTGATE
Fairview Park, OH 44126
(440) 356-4020
✔ PECOS14 mi
Paige Knapp, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1730255225
3177 WESTGATE MALL
Fairview Park, OH 44126
(330) 697-4748
✔ PECOS14 mi
Bernadette Sipple, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1821164310
3177 WESTGATE MALL
Fairview Park, OH 44126
(330) 697-4748
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Richard Hults, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1629146972
3265 W. MARKET ST.
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 836-2200
✔ PECOS31 mi
Ami Patel, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1477984730
3265 W MARKET ST
Fairlawn, OH 44333
(330) 836-2200
✔ PECOS31 mi
Janice Paynowski, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1669548152
3265 W MARKET ST
Fairlawn, OH 44333
(330) 697-4748
✔ PECOS31 mi
Benjamin Gellis, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1588691323
691 RICHMOND RD
Richmond Heights, OH 44143
(330) 697-4748
✔ PECOS33 mi
Michelle Walchuck, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1891183505
3520 HUDSON DR.
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 923-9860
✔ PECOS36 mi
Erin Meffan, OD
Optometry
NPI 1669945739
1790 TOWN PARK BLVD STE D
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 896-3937
✔ PECOS45 mi
Mary Roth, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1912065160
4157 BELDEN VILLAGE MALL
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 494-4140
✔ PECOS51 mi
Adam Schmidt, OD
Optometry
NPI 1831331818
4157 BELDEN VILLAGE MALL
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 697-4748
✔ PECOS51 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. is 1003226820. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2014.

Where is Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. located?

Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. is located at 4690 Midway Mall, Elyria, OH 44035. The listed phone number is (440) 324-4557.

What is Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio list Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dr. Richard E Hults And Associates, Inc. was last updated on May 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.