ASSOCIATES IN EYE CARE, INC.
NPI 1720190101
Optometrist in Albany, KY

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

The NPI number for Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is 1720190101. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 31, 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 August 31, 2006

127 FOOTHILLS AVE, SUITE 3, ALBANY, KY 42602(606) 387-5612(606) 387-6602 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 22, 2021, Dec 3, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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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 1720190101) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Albany, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Gary Walter Upchurch, President And Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720190101

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameASSOCIATES IN EYE CARE, INC.

Location Address127 FOOTHILLS AVE, SUITE 3Albany, KY 42602-1090

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

Phone(606) 387-5612

Fax(606) 387-6602

Organization SubpartNo

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

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 22, 2021

✔ NPI 1720190101 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.

127 FOOTHILLS AVE, Albany, KY 42602

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Other Identifiers 13

Other77009298KY · Medicaid # For Dr. Gary Upchurch

OtherCB8623KY · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid7100209970KY

Other0096603KY · Medicare # For Dr. Mark Jacobs

Other39973; 4209301TN · Bcbstn/bluecare/tenncare

Other46411Optumhealth Vision

OtherCP0230:013Eyemed

Medicaid77900520KY

OtherK009923KY · Medicare Ptan # For Dr. Brenner

Other0096602LA · Medicare # For Dr. Gary Upchurch

Medicaid1511738TN

Other7100184290KY · Medicaid # For Dr. Benjamin Brenner

Other77012011KY · Medicaid # For Dr. Mark Jacobs

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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

CUMBERLAND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER INC

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))

127 FOOTHILLS AVE
ALBANY, KY 42602

Clinton County (606) 387-0047

MICHAEL L CUMMINGS MD PSC

Family Medicine

127 FOOTHILLS AVE, SUITE 1
ALBANY, KY 42602

Clinton County (606) 387-6627

DR. MICHAEL LEE CUMMINGS MD

Family Medicine

127 FOOTHILLS AVE, SUITE 1
ALBANY, KY 42602

Clinton County (606) 387-6627

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 1720190101. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Associates In Eye Care, Inc. located?

Associates In Eye Care, Inc. is located at 127 Foothills Ave Suite 3, Albany, KY 42602. The listed phone number is (606) 387-5612.

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

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

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

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 1 other insurer 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.