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GAYLORD EYE CARE CENTER INC
NPI 1306827837
Optometrist in Gaylord, MI

Active since November 10, 2005
829 W MAIN ST, SUITE E, GAYLORD, MI 49735(989) 732-6261(989) 732-1276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc NPPES

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

GAYLORD EYE CARE CENTER INC (NPI 1306827837) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Gaylord, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Ronald L Mead, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306827837
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameGAYLORD EYE CARE CENTER INC
Location Address829 W MAIN ST, SUITE EGaylord, MI 49735-1998
Mailing Address829 W Main St, Suite EGaylord, MI 49735-1998 · (989) 732-6261 · Fax (989) 732-1276
Phone(989) 732-6261
Fax(989) 732-1276
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRonald L MeadPresident · (989) 732-6261
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 2011
✔ NPI 1306827837 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 MI · 4901003972✔ Licensed in MI · 4901004573✔ Licensed in MI · 4901002759✔ Licensed in MI · 4901003033
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.
829 W MAIN ST, Gaylord, MI 49735
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Other Identifiers 3

Other0F9100MI · Bcbs
Medicare PINON46900MI
Medicare NSC0379130001MI

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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Casey Festerling, OD
Optometry
NPI 1710569512
829 W MAIN ST STE E
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-6261
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Johanna Mauk, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1720439102
829 W MAIN ST STE E
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-6261
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ronald Mead, OD
Optometry
NPI 1831170380
829 W MAIN ST SUITE E
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-6261
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Peter Oppermann, OD
Optometry
NPI 1942281472
829 W MAIN ST SUITE E
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-6261
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nathan Slezak, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1821300088
829 W MAIN ST SUITE E
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-6261
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kimberly Molter, OD
Optometry
NPI 1891707584
1008 BRIDGE ST
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-7800
✔ PECOS34 mi
1116 W GANSON ST
Jackson, MI 49202
(877) 852-8463
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare192 mi
Kristen Banek, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1790948420
372 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-6650
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare702 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 Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc is 1306827837. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Where is Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc located?

Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc is located at 829 W Main St Suite E, Gaylord, MI 49735. The listed phone number is (989) 732-6261.

What is Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc's specialty?

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

Is Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Gaylord Eye Care Center 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. Of these, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Gaylord Eye Care Center 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 Gaylord Eye Care Center Inc was last updated on July 25, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.