DR. MICHAEL SMITH GITCHEL O.D.
NPI 1033412341
Optometrist in Usaf Academy, CO

Active since December 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4102 PINION DR, USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840(719) 333-5189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Smith Gitchel O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL SMITH GITCHEL O.D. (NPI 1033412341) is an individual optometrist in Usaf Academy, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (2817) and active in the NPI registry since December 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Macdill Air Force Base, and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033412341
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL SMITH GITCHELCredential: O.D.
Location Address4102 PINION DRUsaf Academy, CO 80840-2502
Mailing Address3250 Zemke AveMacdill Afb, FL 33621-1607 · (813) 827-9132
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNova Southeastern College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 9, 2024
NPI 1033412341 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses Licensed in CO · 2817 Licensed in FL · OPC6238
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.
4102 PINION DR, Usaf Academy, CO 80840

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13250 Zemke AveMacDill Air Force Base, FL 33621 · Phone (813) 827-9132

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1033412341CO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Smith Gitchel O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183006521
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220802003118
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80840 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker (Clinical)
4102 PINION DR
USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840
Pediatrics
4102 PINION DR
US AIR FORCE, CO 80840
Registered Nurse
4102 PINION DR
US AIR FORCE, CO 80840
Pharmacist
4102 PINION DR
USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840
Dentist (Periodontics)
4102 PINION DR
U S A F ACADEMY, CO 80840
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
4102 PINION DR
USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
4102 PINION DR
US AIR FORCE, CO 80840
Physical Therapist
4102 PINION DR
USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840

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 Michael Gitchel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Gitchel is 1033412341. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2010.

Where is Michael Gitchel located?

Michael Gitchel practices at 4102 Pinion Dr, Usaf Academy, CO 80840. The listed phone number is (719) 333-5189.

What is Michael Gitchel's specialty?

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

Is Michael Gitchel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Gitchel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michael Gitchel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 9 other insurers list Michael Gitchel 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 Michael Gitchel was last updated on January 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.