DR. JOSEPH FAULK O.D.
NPI 1235567256
Optometrist in Gastonia, NC

Q: What is Joseph Faulk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Faulk is 1235567256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 30, 2013.

Q: What is Joseph Faulk'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 Joseph Faulk was last updated on March 6, 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.

Active since October 30, 2013PECOS Enrolled

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 865-3937(704) 865-8851 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Joseph Faulk O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH FAULK O.D. (NPI 1235567256) is an individual optometrist in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2328) and active in the NPI registry since October 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235567256

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH FAULKCredential: O.D.

Location Address860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110Gastonia, NC 28054-2217

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

Phone(704) 865-3937

Fax(704) 865-8851

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 30, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2024

✔ NPI 1235567256 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 NC · 2328

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.

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Faulk O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Faulk reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina PLLC

Same address

Optometrist

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110
Gastonia, NC 28054

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
259 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518373596 (704) 865-3937

Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC

31 mi

Optometrist

1960 US HIGHWAY 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
8 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417397027 (828) 323-8833

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF NORTH CAROLINA PLLC

Optometrist

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Gaston County (704) 865-3937

DR. JOHN LAWRENCE MOONAN III O.D.

Optometrist

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Gaston County (704) 865-3937

DR. MICHAEL SCOTT O.D.

Optometrist

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Gaston County (704) 865-3937

MEGAN CHRISTINE BOUGHMAN OD

Optometrist

860 SUMMIT CROSSING PL STE 110
GASTONIA, NC 28054

Gaston County (704) 865-3937

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 Joseph Faulk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Faulk is 1235567256. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 30, 2013.

Where is Joseph Faulk located?

Joseph Faulk practices at 860 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 110, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 865-3937.

What is Joseph Faulk's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Faulk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Faulk is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Faulk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Faulk reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Myeyedr Optometry Of North Carolina PLLC (Gastonia, NC) and Dr. Melanie S. Kiser PC (Hickory, NC). Each 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 Joseph Faulk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Faulk accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 10 other insurers list Joseph Faulk 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 Joseph Faulk was last updated on March 6, 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.