GERARD H STAFFORD OD
NPI 1861643702
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since October 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1977 BUTLER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-6100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2026, Mar 20, 2026, Aug 29, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gerard H Stafford Od NPPES

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

GERARD H STAFFORD OD (NPI 1861643702) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (7273T) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861643702
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameGERARD H STAFFORDCredential: OD
Location Address1977 BUTLER BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4101
Mailing Address1977 Butler Blvd Fl 2Houston, TX 77030-4101 · (713) 798-6100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateOctober 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1861643702 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 TX · 7273T
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.
1977 BUTLER BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12391 S Wayside DrHouston, TX 77023-3910 · Phone (713) 714-6533 · Fax (832) 831-6851

Other Identifiers 1

Other7273TTX · Texas Optometry License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gerard H Stafford 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 ID7911022462
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100921000559
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 Gerard Stafford reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
2391 S WAYSIDE DR
Houston, TX 77023
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment

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 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, SUITE E4.207
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Otolaryngology (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, E6.100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychologist (Clinical)
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, SUITE E4.400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Counselor (Professional)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, STE E5.100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychologist (Clinical)
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Gerard Stafford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerard Stafford is 1861643702. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 9, 2008.

Where is Gerard Stafford located?

Gerard Stafford practices at 1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-6100.

What is Gerard Stafford's specialty?

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

Is Gerard Stafford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerard Stafford 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gerard Stafford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerard Stafford reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Treyeyes LLC (Houston, TX). 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 Gerard Stafford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gerard Stafford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list Gerard Stafford 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 Gerard Stafford was last updated on April 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.