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DR. MELVYN A GERSTEIN M.D.
NPI 1780782383
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Active since September 20, 2006
3042 W PETERSON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659(773) 973-3223(773) 973-1119 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Melvyn A Gerstein M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELVYN A GERSTEIN M.D. (NPI 1780782383) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since September 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780782383
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVYN A GERSTEINCredential: M.D.
Location Address3042 W PETERSON AVEChicago, IL 60659-3729
Mailing Address3042 W Peterson AveChicago, IL 60659-3729 · (773) 973-3223 · Fax (773) 973-1119
Phone(773) 973-3223
Fax(773) 973-1119
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1780782383 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
3042 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659
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Other Identifiers 2

Other21603195IL · Bcbs Provider Number
Medicaid036041953-1IL

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.

DR. CRAIG H GERSTEIN M.D.
Ophthalmology
3042 W PETERSON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Cook County (773) 973-3223
GERSTEIN EYE INSTITUTE
Ophthalmology
3042 W PETERSON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Cook County (773) 973-3223
GERSTEIN IOR LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3042 W PETERSON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Cook County (773) 973-3223

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 Melvyn Gerstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvyn Gerstein is 1780782383. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Melvyn Gerstein located?

Melvyn Gerstein practices at 3042 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659. The listed phone number is (773) 973-3223.

What is Melvyn Gerstein's specialty?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvyn Gerstein was last updated on December 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.