RICHARD GERSH OD
NPI 1831254770
Optometrist in Louisville, KY

Active since December 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 W MARKET ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 587-8488(502) 584-9036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard Gersh Od NPPES

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

RICHARD GERSH OD (NPI 1831254770) is an individual optometrist in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (0910DT) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831254770
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD GERSHCredential: OD
Location Address100 W MARKET STLouisville, KY 40202-1332
Mailing Address11103 West Ave, Suite 6San Antonio, TX 78213-1370 · (210) 524-6663 · Fax (210) 524-6587
Fax(502) 584-9036
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
NPI 1831254770 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 KY · 0910DT
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.
100 W MARKET ST, Louisville, KY 40202

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0550801KY · Od Pin
Medicaid77009108KY
Medicare UPINT54595KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Gersh Od 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 ID4486782109
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150824001905
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Practitioner
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
100 W MARKET ST, SUITE 2
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

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 Richard Gersh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Gersh is 1831254770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2006.

Where is Richard Gersh located?

Richard Gersh practices at 100 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 587-8488.

What is Richard Gersh's specialty?

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

Is Richard Gersh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Gersh 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 Richard Gersh 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 5 other insurers list Richard Gersh 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 Richard Gersh was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.