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DR. GARY DEAN SHUTE O.D., F.A.A.O.
NPI 1609944610
Optometrist in San Diego, CA

Active since November 30, 2006
3945 1ST AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 295-4194(619) 295-4930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Gary Dean Shute O.d., F.a.a.o. NPPES

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

DR. GARY DEAN SHUTE O.D., F.A.A.O. (NPI 1609944610) is an individual optometrist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (8857T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609944610
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY DEAN SHUTECredential: O.D., F.A.A.O.
Location Address3945 1ST AVESan Diego, CA 92103-3015
Mailing Address3945 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103-3015 · (619) 295-4194 · Fax (619) 295-4930
Phone(619) 295-4194
Fax(619) 295-4930
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2008
✔ NPI 1609944610 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 CA · 8857T
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.
3945 1ST AVE, San Diego, CA 92103
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT79344CA
Medicare PINOP8857CA
MedicaidSD0088570CA

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.

DR. MICHAEL A. KLING OD
Optometrist
3945 1ST AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 295-4194
MICHAEL A. KLING OD, INC
Optometrist
3945 1ST AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 295-4194

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Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gary Shute's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Shute is 1609944610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2006.

Where is Gary Shute located?

Gary Shute practices at 3945 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (619) 295-4194.

What is Gary Shute's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Shute was last updated on January 24, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.