DR. RICHARD E. HULTS & ASSOC., INC.
NPI 1548482185
Optometrist in Fairview Park, OH

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

The NPI number for Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc. is 1548482185. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 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 May 03, 2007

3580 WESTGATE, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126(440) 356-4020(866) 425-2239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 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 1548482185) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Fairview Park, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Richard E. Hults, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548482185

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

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

Location Address3580 WESTGATEFairview Park, OH 44126-1300

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

Phone(440) 356-4020

Fax(866) 425-2239

Organization SubpartNo

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

Enumeration DateMay 3, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2010

✔ NPI 1548482185 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

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.

3580 WESTGATE, Fairview Park, OH 44126

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedRI0274045OH

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 Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio.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, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Matthew Eidom, OD

Optometry

NPI 1801588967

3580 WESTGATE
Fairview Park, OH 44126

(440) 356-4020

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Paige Knapp, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1730255225

3177 WESTGATE MALL
Fairview Park, OH 44126

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS0.2 mi

Bernadette Sipple, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1821164310

3177 WESTGATE MALL
Fairview Park, OH 44126

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi

Benjamin Gellis, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1588691323

691 RICHMOND RD
Richmond Heights, OH 44143

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS19 mi

Richard Hults, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1629146972

3265 W. MARKET ST.
Akron, OH 44333

(330) 836-2200

✔ PECOS26 mi

Ami Patel, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1477984730

3265 W MARKET ST
Fairlawn, OH 44333

(330) 836-2200

✔ PECOS26 mi

Janice Paynowski, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1669548152

3265 W MARKET ST
Fairlawn, OH 44333

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS26 mi

Michelle Walchuck, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1891183505

3520 HUDSON DR.
Stow, OH 44224

(330) 923-9860

✔ PECOS28 mi

Erin Meffan, OD

Optometry

NPI 1669945739

1790 TOWN PARK BLVD STE D
Uniontown, OH 44685

(330) 896-3937

✔ PECOS40 mi

Mary Roth, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1912065160

4157 BELDEN VILLAGE MALL
Canton, OH 44718

(330) 494-4140

✔ PECOS47 mi

Adam Schmidt, OD

Optometry

NPI 1831331818

4157 BELDEN VILLAGE MALL
Canton, OH 44718

(330) 697-4748

✔ PECOS47 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 1548482185. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2007.

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

Dr. Richard E. Hults & Assoc., Inc. is located at 3580 Westgate, Fairview Park, OH 44126. The listed phone number is (440) 356-4020.

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, 3 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 Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio 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 23, 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.