ASSOCIATES IN EYE CARE, INC.
NPI 1649377177
Optometrist in Somerset, KY

Q: What is Associates In Eye Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is 1649377177. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006.

Q: What is Associates In Eye Care, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Active since September 19, 2006

3810 S HWY 27, SUITE 1, SOMERSET, KY 42501(606) 678-4551(606) 678-0972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 22, 2021, Dec 3, 2019, Nov 10, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Associates In Eye Care, Inc. NPPES

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

ASSOCIATES IN EYE CARE, INC. (NPI 1649377177) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Somerset, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Gary Walter Upchurch, President And Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649377177

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameASSOCIATES IN EYE CARE, INC.

Location Address3810 S HWY 27, SUITE 1Somerset, KY 42501-3073

Mailing AddressPo Box 306Ferguson, KY 42533-0306 · (606) 492-2211 · Fax (606) 676-0873

Phone(606) 678-4551

Fax(606) 678-0972

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialGary Walter UpchurchPresident And Authorized Official · (606) 387-5612

Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 22, 2021

✔ NPI 1649377177 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.

3810 S HWY 27, Somerset, KY 42501

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Other Identifiers 13

Other0241610KY · Medicare Pin For Dr. Frederick Martin

Other7100010460KY · Medicaid # For Dr. Stephen Mckinley

Other77008167KY · Medicaid # For Dr. Frederick Martin

Other77012011KY · Medicaid # For Dr. Mark Jacobs

Medicaid77901577KY

OtherCB8623KY · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid7100209960KY

OtherCP0230:010Eyemed

Other0241609KY · Medicare Pin For Dr. Stephen Mckinley

Other015403Block Vision

Other65397Optumhealth Vision

Other0241603KY · Medicare Pin For Dr. Mark Jacobs

Other39976; 4209301TN · Bcbstn/bluecare/tenncare

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Associates In Eye Care, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Mark Jacobs, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1124023809

3810 S HIGHWAY 27 SUITE 1
Somerset, KY 42501

(606) 678-4551

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kathryn Wilson, DO

Optometry

NPI 1851777825

3810 S HIGHWAY 27 STE 1
Somerset, KY 42501

(606) 678-4551

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Timothy Sparkman, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1134409790

3810 S HIGHWAY 27 STE 1
Somerset, KY 42501

(606) 678-4551

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi

Stephen Mckinley, OD

Optometry

NPI 1902903511

86 MEDICAL LN
Whitley City, KY 42653

(606) 376-5258

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi

Terri Lee, OD

Optometry

NPI 1982753695

546 STEVE DR
Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270) 866-3177

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi

Eric Overley, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1427054949

640 W HIGHWAY 92 STE 3
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-0464

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi

Matthew Testa, OD

Optometry

NPI 1023674488

640 W HIGHWAY 92 STE 3
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-0464

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi

Gary Upchurch, OD

Optometry

NPI 1265433478

127 FOOTHILLS AVE STE 3
Albany, KY 42602

(606) 387-5612

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi

Meg Harlin, OD

Optometry

NPI 1770471526

127 FOOTHILLS AVE STE 3
Albany, KY 42602

(606) 387-5612

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi

Lindsay Mckinley, OD

Optometry

NPI 1013014539

16605 ALBERTA ST
Oneida, TN 37841

(423) 569-9339

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Associates In Eye Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is 1649377177. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2006.

Where is Associates In Eye Care, Inc. located?

Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is located at 3810 S Hwy 27 Suite 1, Somerset, KY 42501. The listed phone number is (606) 678-4551.

What is Associates In Eye Care, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Associates In Eye Care, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Associates In Eye Care, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Associates In Eye Care, Inc.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Associates In Eye Care, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Cigna Healthcare list Associates In Eye Care, Inc. 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 Associates In Eye Care, Inc. was last updated on March 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.