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DR. LARS A GENTRY OD
NPI 1629068259
Optometrist in Carmi, IL

Q: What is Lars Gentry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lars Gentry is 1629068259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2005.

Q: What is Lars Gentry'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 Lars Gentry was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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 October 25, 2005PECOS Enrolled

1207 W MAIN ST, CARMI, IL 62821(618) 384-3411(618) 382-7226 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Lars A Gentry Od NPPES

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

DR. LARS A GENTRY OD (NPI 1629068259) is an individual optometrist in Carmi, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629068259

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LARS A GENTRYCredential: OD

Location Address1207 W MAIN STCarmi, IL 62821-1388

Mailing Address1207 W Main StCarmi, IL 62821-1388 · (618) 384-3411 · Fax (618) 382-7226

Phone(618) 384-3411

Fax(618) 382-7226

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1629068259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

1207 W MAIN ST, Carmi, IL 62821

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Lars A Gentry Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62821 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

$127.46 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.64 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

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 Lars Gentry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lars Gentry is 1629068259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2005.

Where is Lars Gentry located?

Lars Gentry practices at 1207 W Main St, Carmi, IL 62821. The listed phone number is (618) 384-3411.

What is Lars Gentry's specialty?

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

Is Lars Gentry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lars Gentry is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lars Gentry 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 and Providence Health Plan list Lars Gentry 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 Lars Gentry was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.