1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Pennsylvania
  4. Pittsburgh
  5. Optometrist
  6. NPI Profile

FORT COUCH EYE CARE ASSOCIATES, P.C.
NPI 1679529259
Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 26, 2006
7189 SALTSBURG RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235(412) 704-7941(412) 704-7589 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.c. NPPES

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

FORT COUCH EYE CARE ASSOCIATES, P.C. (NPI 1679529259) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists James F Huber, Optometrist/vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679529259
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameFORT COUCH EYE CARE ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Location Address7189 SALTSBURG RDPittsburgh, PA 15235-2252
Mailing Address7189 Saltsburg RdPittsburgh, PA 15235-2252 · (412) 704-7941 · Fax (412) 704-7589
Phone(412) 704-7941
Fax(412) 704-7589
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames F HuberOptometrist/vice President · (412) 704-7941
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 2012
✔ NPI 1679529259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OEG001103✔ Licensed in PA · OEG000130
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.
7189 SALTSBURG RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified069916PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified053142RR7PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified054182RR7PA
Medicare UPINU33353PA
Medicare UPINU88461PA

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 MULTIPLE 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 and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Gustav Pfeil, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1255480810
7189 SALTSBURG RD
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 704-7941
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. is 1679529259. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. located?

Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. is located at 7189 Saltsburg Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. The listed phone number is (412) 704-7941.

What is Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C.. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. 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 Fort Couch Eye Care Associates, P.C. was last updated on July 25, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.