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DR. DENISE LYNN GURWOOD O.D.
NPI 1821051723
Optometrist in Doylestown, PA

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71 E ASHLAND ST, SUITE 202, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901(215) 348-5551(215) 348-7151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Denise Lynn Gurwood O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DENISE LYNN GURWOOD O.D. (NPI 1821051723) is an individual optometrist in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG001564) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821051723
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DENISE LYNN GURWOODCredential: O.D.
Location Address71 E ASHLAND ST, SUITE 202Doylestown, PA 18901-4631
Mailing Address16 N Franklin St, Suite 202Doylestown, PA 18901-3536 · (215) 348-5551 · Fax (215) 348-7151
Phone(215) 348-5551
Fax(215) 348-7151
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2009
✔ NPI 1821051723 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 PA · OEG001564
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.
71 E ASHLAND ST, Doylestown, PA 18901
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Denise Lynn Wharton O.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU27772PA
Medicare PINGU555281PA
Medicare NSC5378430001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Denise Lynn Gurwood O.d. 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 ID1456320035
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040930000126
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
63 services59 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18901 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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 Denise Gurwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Denise Gurwood is 1821051723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Denise Lynn Wharton O.D..

Where is Denise Gurwood located?

Denise Gurwood practices at 71 E Ashland St Suite 202, Doylestown, PA 18901. The listed phone number is (215) 348-5551.

What is Denise Gurwood's specialty?

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

Is Denise Gurwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Denise Gurwood 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.

What insurance does Denise Gurwood accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 4 other insurers list Denise Gurwood 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 Denise Gurwood was last updated on September 29, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.