EMILY DARLING OD
NPI 1578311841
Optometrist in Rochester, NY

Active since May 10, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 273-5369 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Jul 24, 2024, May 10, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Emily Darling Od NPPES

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

EMILY DARLING OD (NPI 1578311841) is an individual optometrist in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (009999) and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578311841
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameEMILY DARLINGCredential: OD
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVERochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave Box 888Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 273-3937
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1578311841 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 NY · 009999
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.
601 ELMWOOD AVE, Rochester, NY 14642

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Emily Darling Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284179037
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240716004107
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 Emily Darling reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Same address
Ophthalmology
601 ELMWOOD AVE
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 59 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 14642 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Physician Assistant
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 635
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 648
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 652
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 656
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 704
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 705
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

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 Emily Darling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emily Darling is 1578311841. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2024.

Where is Emily Darling located?

Emily Darling practices at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 273-5369.

What is Emily Darling's specialty?

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

Is Emily Darling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Emily Darling is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Emily Darling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Emily Darling reassigns Medicare benefits to Strong Eye Care (Rochester, NY). 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 Emily Darling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Emily Darling accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health and Oscar Health Insurance and 6 other insurers list Emily Darling 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 Emily Darling was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.