DR. GERARD CAIRNS PH.D., O.D., FAAO
NPI 1598219610
Optometrist in Rochester, NY

Q: What is Gerard Cairns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerard Cairns is 1598219610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2016.

Q: What is Gerard Cairns's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerard Cairns was last updated on October 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since August 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2100 CLINTON AVE S, ROCHESTER, NY 14618(585) 244-6011(585) 244-0236 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Gerard Cairns Ph.d., O.d., Faao NPPES

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

DR. GERARD CAIRNS PH.D., O.D., FAAO (NPI 1598219610) is an individual optometrist in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (TUV008504) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598219610

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GERARD CAIRNSCredential: PH.D., O.D., FAAO

Location Address2100 CLINTON AVE SRochester, NY 14618-2616

Mailing Address2100 Clinton Ave SRochester, NY 14618-2616 · (585) 244-6011 · Fax (585) 244-0236

Phone(585) 244-6011

Fax(585) 244-0236

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2016

✔ NPI 1598219610 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 · TUV008504

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.

2100 CLINTON AVE S, Rochester, NY 14618

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gerard Cairns Ph.d., O.d., Faao 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 ID4183903420

PECOS Enrollment IDI20161109002029

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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 complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

166 services165 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

65 services52 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14618 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

100%38 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

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