DR. RICHARD E. HULTS & ASSOC., INC
NPI 1407971658
Optometrist in Akron, OH

Q: What is Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc is 1407971658. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2007.

Q: What is Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc's specialty?

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

Active since March 20, 2007

3265 W MARKET ST, AKRON, OH 44333(330) 836-2200(866) 425-2239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD E. HULTS & ASSOC., INC (NPI 1407971658) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Akron, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Richard E. Hults, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407971658

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameDR. RICHARD E. HULTS & ASSOC., INC

Location Address3265 W MARKET STAkron, OH 44333

Mailing AddressPo Box 880Hudson, OH 44236-5880 · (330) 963-3939 · Fax (866) 425-2239

Phone(330) 836-2200

Fax(866) 425-2239

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialRichard E. HultsPresident · (330) 963-3939

Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 2010

✔ NPI 1407971658 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 OH · 3420-T494

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.

3265 W MARKET ST, Akron, OH 44333

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedRI9274043OH

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 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Richard Hults, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1629146972

3265 W. MARKET ST.
Akron, OH 44333

(330) 836-2200

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Ami Patel, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1477984730

3265 W MARKET ST
Fairlawn, OH 44333

(330) 836-2200

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Janice Paynowski, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1669548152

3265 W MARKET ST
Fairlawn, OH 44333

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Michelle Walchuck, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1891183505

3520 HUDSON DR.
Stow, OH 44224

(330) 923-9860

✔ PECOS7.5 mi

Erin Meffan, OD

Optometry

NPI 1669945739

1790 TOWN PARK BLVD STE D
Uniontown, OH 44685

(330) 896-3937

✔ PECOS15 mi

Mary Roth, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1912065160

4157 BELDEN VILLAGE MALL
Canton, OH 44718

(330) 494-4140

✔ PECOS22 mi

Adam Schmidt, OD

Optometry

NPI 1831331818

4157 BELDEN VILLAGE MALL
Canton, OH 44718

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS22 mi

Matthew Eidom, OD

Optometry

NPI 1801588967

3580 WESTGATE
Fairview Park, OH 44126

(440) 356-4020

✔ PECOS26 mi

Paige Knapp, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1730255225

3177 WESTGATE MALL
Fairview Park, OH 44126

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS26 mi

Bernadette Sipple, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1821164310

3177 WESTGATE MALL
Fairview Park, OH 44126

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi

Benjamin Gellis, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1588691323

691 RICHMOND RD
Richmond Heights, OH 44143

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS29 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 Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc is 1407971658. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2007.

Where is Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc located?

Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc is located at 3265 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333. The listed phone number is (330) 836-2200.

What is Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc's specialty?

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

Is Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., 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, 4 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., 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 Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc was last updated on July 28, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.