GARY L MEHLHORN MD
NPI 1407856263
Ophthalmology in Springfield, MO

Active since July 22, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1229 E SEMINOLE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804(417) 820-9393(417) 820-9725 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Gary L Mehlhorn Md NPPES

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

GARY L MEHLHORN MD (NPI 1407856263) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Springfield, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R5C89) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407856263
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameGARY L MEHLHORNCredential: MD
Location Address1229 E SEMINOLE STSpringfield, MO 65804-2227
Mailing AddressPo Box 505164Saint Louis, MO 63150-5164 · (417) 829-4620
Fax(417) 820-9725
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2014
✔ NPI 1407856263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · R5C89
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1229 E SEMINOLE ST, Springfield, MO 65804

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA10119
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000001899
Medicaid201657616MO

Accepted 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)

Gary L Mehlhorn Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Mehlhorn reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Medicine
3231 S NATIONAL AVE STE 220
Springfield, MO 65807
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,487 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 65804 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

Audiologist
1229 E SEMINOLE ST, SUITE 530
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Nurse Practitioner
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Plastic Surgery
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
Physician Assistant
1229 E SEMINOLE ST
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804

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 Gary Mehlhorn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Mehlhorn is 1407856263. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2005.

Where is Gary Mehlhorn located?

Gary Mehlhorn practices at 1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 65804. The listed phone number is (417) 820-9393.

What is Gary Mehlhorn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Gary Mehlhorn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Mehlhorn is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gary Mehlhorn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Mehlhorn reassigns Medicare benefits to Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities (Springfield, MO). The 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 Gary Mehlhorn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gary Mehlhorn accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Gary Mehlhorn 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 Gary Mehlhorn was last updated on October 20, 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.