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DR. CHERYL GILCHRIST WHITLOW O.D.
NPI 1992701635
Optometrist in Edmonton, KY

Active since June 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1406 W STOCKTON ST, EDMONTON, KY 42129(270) 432-0123(270) 432-5899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Cheryl Gilchrist Whitlow O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHERYL GILCHRIST WHITLOW O.D. (NPI 1992701635) is an individual optometrist in Edmonton, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (1229DT) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992701635
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHERYL GILCHRIST WHITLOWCredential: O.D.
Location Address1406 W STOCKTON STEdmonton, KY 42129-8125
Mailing Address1406 W Stockton StEdmonton, KY 42129-8125 · (270) 432-0123 · Fax (270) 432-5899
Phone(270) 432-0123
Fax(270) 432-5899
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2017
✔ NPI 1992701635 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 · 1229DT
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.
1406 W STOCKTON ST, Edmonton, KY 42129
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Cheryl Christine Gilchrist O.d.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0587701KY · Individ. Prov. #
Medicaid77012298KY
Medicare UPINU32038KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Cheryl Gilchrist Whitlow 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 ID7719952878
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040901000095
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Cheryl Whitlow reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Edmonton Family Vision Center Psc
Same address
Optometrist
1406 W STOCKTON ST
Edmonton, KY 42129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275712416 (270) 432-0123

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 42129 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 2

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

DR. ROBERT N WHITLOW II O.D.
Optometrist
1406 W STOCKTON ST
EDMONTON, KY 42129
Metcalfe County (270) 432-0123
EDMONTON FAMILY VISION CENTER PSC
Optometrist
1406 W STOCKTON ST
EDMONTON, KY 42129
Metcalfe County (270) 432-0123

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 Cheryl Whitlow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Whitlow is 1992701635. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Cheryl Christine Gilchrist O.D..

Where is Cheryl Whitlow located?

Cheryl Whitlow practices at 1406 W Stockton St, Edmonton, KY 42129. The listed phone number is (270) 432-0123.

What is Cheryl Whitlow's specialty?

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

Is Cheryl Whitlow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheryl Whitlow 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 organization bills Medicare for Cheryl Whitlow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cheryl Whitlow reassigns Medicare benefits to Edmonton Family Vision Center Psc (Edmonton, KY). The 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 Cheryl Whitlow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cheryl Whitlow accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Cheryl Whitlow 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 Cheryl Whitlow was last updated on February 20, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.