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GARY NATHANAEL WORTZ MD
NPI 1710055041
Ophthalmology in Lexington, KY

Active since December 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260, LEXINGTON, KY 40504(859) 224-2655(859) 223-7147 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Sep 14, 2021, Aug 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Gary Nathanael Wortz Md NPPES

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

GARY NATHANAEL WORTZ MD (NPI 1710055041) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (40650) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710055041
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameGARY NATHANAEL WORTZCredential: MD
Location Address2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260Lexington, KY 40504-3208
Mailing Address2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 260Lexington, KY 40504-3208 · (859) 224-2655 · Fax (859) 223-7147
Phone(859) 224-2655
Fax(859) 223-7147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1710055041 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 40650
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260, Lexington, KY 40504
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Other Identifiers 6

Other000000571982KY · Anthem
Other9293157KY · Aetna
Medicaid7100063600KY
Other40650KY · Ky Medical License
Other0744160KY · Cigna
OtherME104362FL · Medical License

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Gary Nathanael Wortz Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436222452
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080723000591
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
966 services542 patients
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821
This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
587 services398 patients
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66982
This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.
80 services57 patients
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 65855
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.
19 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40504 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
9 suppliers16 claims16 services$60.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHRISTOPHER J KUC OD
Optometrist
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 224-2655
DR. KEITH R SLAYDEN OD
Optometrist
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 224-2655
RLL ANESTHESIA PLLC
Anesthesiology
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 224-2655
DR. ASIM R PIRACHA M.D.
Ophthalmology
2353 ALEXANDRIA DR STE 260
LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Fayette County (859) 224-2655

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 Gary Wortz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Wortz is 1710055041. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Gary Wortz located?

Gary Wortz practices at 2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 260, Lexington, KY 40504. The listed phone number is (859) 224-2655.

What is Gary Wortz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Gary Wortz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Wortz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Wortz was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.