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DR. ROBERT BLUNT GOTSCHALK O.D.
NPI 1811945827
Optometrist in Sanford, NC

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1225 CARTHAGE ST, SANFORD, NC 27330(919) 774-3556(919) 774-7356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Blunt Gotschalk O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT BLUNT GOTSCHALK O.D. (NPI 1811945827) is an individual optometrist in Sanford, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (1190) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811945827
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT BLUNT GOTSCHALKCredential: O.D.
Location Address1225 CARTHAGE STSanford, NC 27330-8984
Mailing Address2624 Buckingham DrSanford, NC 27330-9372 · (919) 774-1070
Phone(919) 774-3556
Fax(919) 774-7356
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1811945827 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 · 1190
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.
1225 CARTHAGE ST, Sanford, NC 27330
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINT65091NC
Other09322NC · Bcbs Of Nc
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified246575NC
Medicare NSC0153710001NC
Other410014666NC · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid8909322NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Robert Blunt Gotschalk O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Gotschalk reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Eyecarecenter Od PA
Same address
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
Sanford, NC 27330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841734209 (636) 200-4393
Nc Eye Associates Od PLLC
25 mi
Optometrist
1429 KELLY ROAD
Apex, NC 27502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417492554 (919) 363-5500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27330 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

C.V. SIKES,JR. & R.B. GOTSCHALK PTR
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330
Lee County (919) 774-3556
DR. ILAN MOSHE DOCK OD
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330
Lee County (919) 774-3556
DR. CHARLES VAN SIKES JR. O.D.
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330
Lee County (919) 774-3556
ANDREW MICHAEL GRAVES O.D.
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330
Lee County (919) 774-3556
EYECARECENTER OD PA
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330
Lee County (636) 200-4393
MINDIE DO OD
Optometrist
1225 CARTHAGE ST
SANFORD, NC 27330
Lee County (919) 774-3556

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 Robert Gotschalk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Gotschalk is 1811945827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Robert Gotschalk located?

Robert Gotschalk practices at 1225 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330. The listed phone number is (919) 774-3556.

What is Robert Gotschalk's specialty?

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

Is Robert Gotschalk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Gotschalk is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Gotschalk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Gotschalk reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Eyecarecenter Od PA (Sanford, NC) and Nc Eye Associates Od PLLC (Apex, NC). Each 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 Robert Gotschalk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Gotschalk accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Robert Gotschalk 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 Robert Gotschalk was last updated on July 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.