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DR. TIMOTHY H. MCGILLEN O.D.
NPI 1285769133
Optometrist in Merrillville, IN

Active since February 22, 2007PECOS Enrolled
279 W 80TH PL, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 738-2180(219) 738-2847 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Timothy H. Mcgillen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY H. MCGILLEN O.D. (NPI 1285769133) is an individual optometrist in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (18001839B) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285769133
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY H. MCGILLENCredential: O.D.
Location Address279 W 80TH PLMerrillville, IN 46410-5491
Mailing Address9795 Crosspoint Blvd, Ste 100Indianapolis, IN 46256-3354 · (317) 254-6480 · Fax (317) 259-8609
Phone(219) 738-2180
Fax(219) 738-2847
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1285769133 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 IN · 18001839B
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.
279 W 80TH PL, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PININ1100001IN
Medicaid201037950AIN
Medicare NSC0457900001IN
Medicare UPINU40296IN
Medicare PIN492760IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Timothy H. Mcgillen 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 5

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

MIKLOS BALOGH O.D.
Optometrist
279 W 80TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2180
REHAM ADEL BAGHDADY OD
Optometrist
279 W 80TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2180
MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF INDIANA, LLC
Optometrist
279 W 80TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2180
DR. TIMOTHY H. MCGILLEN PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIC CORPORATION
Optometrist
279 W 80TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2180
OSSIP OPTOMETRY, PC
Optometrist
279 W 80TH PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Lake County (219) 738-2180

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 Timothy Mcgillen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Mcgillen is 1285769133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2007.

Where is Timothy Mcgillen located?

Timothy Mcgillen practices at 279 W 80th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 738-2180.

What is Timothy Mcgillen's specialty?

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

Is Timothy Mcgillen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Mcgillen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Timothy Mcgillen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 3 other insurers list Timothy Mcgillen 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 Timothy Mcgillen was last updated on June 18, 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.