KENNETH ROBERT DICKERSON O.D.
NPI 1588778393
Optometrist in Rochester, NY

Active since August 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 273-3937(585) 506-4185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Kenneth Robert Dickerson O.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH ROBERT DICKERSON O.D. (NPI 1588778393) is an individual optometrist in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (007366) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588778393
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH ROBERT DICKERSONCredential: O.D.
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVERochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave, Box 888Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 273-3937 · Fax (585) 506-4185
Fax(585) 506-4185
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2016
✔ NPI 1588778393 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 · 007366
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

Kenneth Robert Dickerson O.d. 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 ID7517064850
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090226000049
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 Kenneth Dickerson 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
56 services13 patients

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost33.95

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 Kenneth Dickerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Dickerson is 1588778393. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Dickerson located?

Kenneth Dickerson practices at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 273-3937.

What is Kenneth Dickerson's specialty?

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

Is Kenneth Dickerson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Dickerson 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 Kenneth Dickerson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Dickerson 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 Kenneth Dickerson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kenneth Dickerson 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 Oscar Health and 6 other insurers list Kenneth Dickerson 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 Kenneth Dickerson was last updated on July 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.