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GOSSETT & WARD OPTOMETRIST PA
NPI 1669413456
Optometrist in Franklin, NC

Active since June 10, 2006
498 W MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, NC 28734(828) 524-5044(828) 524-3549 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Gossett & Ward Optometrist Pa NPPES

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

GOSSETT & WARD OPTOMETRIST PA (NPI 1669413456) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Franklin, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Rebecca S Brown, Insurance Coordinator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669413456
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameGOSSETT & WARD OPTOMETRIST PA
Location Address498 W MAIN STFranklin, NC 28734-2901
Mailing Address498 W Main StFranklin, NC 28734-2901 · (828) 524-5044 · Fax (828) 524-3549
Phone(828) 524-5044
Fax(828) 524-3549
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRebecca S BrownInsurance Coordinator · (828) 524-5044
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2010
✔ NPI 1669413456 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 NC · 0924
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.
498 W MAIN ST, Franklin, NC 28734
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare NSC0441570001NC

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 Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC 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)

Gossett & Ward Optometrist Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Daryl Gossett, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1275599946
498 W MAIN ST
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-5044
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Catherine Ward, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1669438362
498 W MAIN ST
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-5044
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 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 Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA is 1669413456. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006.

Where is Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA located?

Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA is located at 498 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734. The listed phone number is (828) 524-5044.

What is Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA's specialty?

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

Is Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA. 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 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA 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 Gossett & Ward Optometrist PA was last updated on September 14, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.