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DR. VERONICA ACUNA OD
NPI 1457929796
Optometrist in Gainesville, FL

Active since June 14, 2021PECOS Enrolled
5700 NW 23RD ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653(352) 792-6210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 28, 2026, Jun 14, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Veronica Acuna Od NPPES

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

DR. VERONICA ACUNA OD (NPI 1457929796) is an individual optometrist in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC5927) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457929796
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERONICA ACUNACredential: OD
Location Address5700 NW 23RD STGainesville, FL 32653-2084
Mailing Address5200 Nw 43rd Street, Suite 102 #154Gainesville, FL 32606
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1457929796 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 FL · OPC5927
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.
5700 NW 23RD ST, Gainesville, FL 32653

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Veronica Acuna Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6608270707
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210811003831
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

2

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

Optometrist
11406 SAN JOSE BLVD STE 1
Jacksonville, FL 32223
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
Geriatric Medicine
9241 W BROWARD BLVD
Plantation, FL 33324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Nova Southeastern University Inc
  • 264 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 32653 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 2

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

Pharmacist
5700 NW 23RD ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
5700 NW 23RD ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32653

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 Veronica Acuna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Acuna is 1457929796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2021.

Where is Veronica Acuna located?

Veronica Acuna practices at 5700 NW 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32653. The listed phone number is (352) 792-6210.

What is Veronica Acuna's specialty?

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

Is Veronica Acuna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veronica Acuna is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Veronica Acuna's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Veronica Acuna reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dr. Ted Brink And Associates PA (Jacksonville, FL) and Nsu-College Of Osteopathic Medical Center At Covenant Village (Plantation, FL). 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 Veronica Acuna's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Veronica Acuna accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Oscar Health and Oscar Health Insurance and 6 other insurers list Veronica Acuna 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 Veronica Acuna was last updated on October 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 days 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.