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ST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
NPI 1942661186
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Saint Louis, MO

Active since March 16, 2016
8770 MANCHESTER RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63144(314) 968-9000(314) 968-9003 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About St Louis Society For The Blind NPPES

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

ST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND (NPI 1942661186) is a healthcare organization registered as a low vision rehabilitation in Saint Louis, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. The organization lists David C Ekin, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942661186
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152WL0500X
Legal Business NameST LOUIS SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Location Address8770 MANCHESTER RDSaint Louis, MO 63144-2724
Mailing Address8770 Manchester RdSaint Louis, MO 63144-2724 · (314) 968-9000 · Fax (314) 968-9003
Phone(314) 968-9000
Fax(314) 968-9003
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid C EkinPresident · (314) 968-9000
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1942661186 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WL0500X
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
8770 MANCHESTER RD, Saint Louis, MO 63144
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

St Louis Society For The Blind is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to St Louis Society For The Blind, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Katherine Gettinger, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1699157735
28 MARYLAND PLZ
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-9900
✔ PECOS5.2 mi
Jennifer Lauer, OT
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1821162165
4444 FOREST PARK AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 362-5079
✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi
Kathleen Boland, OD
Optometry
NPI 1093822389
7840 NATURAL BRIDGE RD PATIENT CARE CENTER
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 516-5131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.9 mi
Becky Lory, OD
Optometry
NPI 1902947963
285 CHESTERFIELD MALL
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 537-0402
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Mariko Lighthart, OTR
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1619018660
150 LONG RD STE 150
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 733-3330
✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Jessica Broodryk, OD
Optometry
NPI 1588289474
200 MINOR HALL
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 642-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,728 mi

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

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 St Louis Society For The Blind's NPI number?

The NPI number for St Louis Society For The Blind is 1942661186. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2016.

Where is St Louis Society For The Blind located?

St Louis Society For The Blind is located at 8770 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63144. The listed phone number is (314) 968-9000.

What is St Louis Society For The Blind's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation, with taxonomy code 152WL0500X.

Is St Louis Society For The Blind enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. St Louis Society For The Blind is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through St Louis Society For The Blind?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to St Louis Society For The Blind. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Optometry (4) and Occupational Therapist in Private Practice (2). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does St Louis Society For The Blind accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list St Louis Society For The Blind 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 St Louis Society For The Blind was last updated on March 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.