DR. MARC BERNARD GOLD OD - NPI 1225040678 - Optometrist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Marc Gold's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marc Gold is 1225040678. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Q: What is Marc Gold's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Marc Gold was last updated on April 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.

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About Dr. Marc Bernard Gold Od NPPES

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

DR. MARC BERNARD GOLD OD (NPI 1225040678) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (3470) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225040678

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARC BERNARD GOLDCredential: OD

Location Address711 SHOTWELL STHouston, TX 77020-4813

Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (571) 223-6780

Phone(713) 257-9715

Fax(713) 673-6900

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2026

NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2026

✔ NPI 1225040678 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 TX · 3470

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.

711 SHOTWELL ST, Houston, TX 77020

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Other Identifiers 3

Other80112108TX · Control Sub

OtherG0440280Us Con Supt M

Medicaid093420001TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Marc Bernard Gold Od 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 ID9537152640

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040405001766

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 77020 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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 4

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

DEBRA SEMONE BERNARD OD

Optometrist

711 SHOTWELL ST
HOUSTON, TX 77020

Harris County (713) 766-4456

SAMUEL GOLD OD INC.

Optometrist

711 SHOTWELL ST
HOUSTON, TX 77020

Harris County (713) 673-6550

CHRISTINA SALLY ABUATA OD

Optometrist

711 SHOTWELL ST
HOUSTON, TX 77020

Harris County (713) 257-9715

MED SOUTHWEST, PLLC

Optometrist

711 SHOTWELL ST
HOUSTON, TX 77020

Harris County (713) 673-6355

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 Marc Gold's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marc Gold is 1225040678. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Where is Marc Gold located?

Marc Gold practices at 711 Shotwell St, Houston, TX 77020. The listed phone number is (713) 257-9715.

What is Marc Gold's specialty?

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

Is Marc Gold enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marc Gold 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 Marc Gold accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 11 other insurers list Marc Gold 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 Marc Gold was last updated on April 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.