Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albany, KY

Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albany, Kentucky. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Associates In Eye Care Inc, Associates In Eye Care Inc and his current practice location is 127 Foothills Ave Ste 3, Albany, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 387-5612.

Dr Gary Walter Upchurch is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 929DT) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265433478.

Contact Information

Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD
127 Foothills Ave Ste 3,
Albany, KY 42602-1037
(606) 387-5612
(606) 387-6602



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gary Walter Upchurch
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location127 Foothills Ave Ste 3, Albany, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gary Walter Upchurch attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265433478
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345346847
  • Enrollment ID: I20100616000163

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary Walter Upchurch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265433478NPI-NPPES
01047034OtherAMERIGROUP
4599126MedicaidTN
4627OtherKYAVESIS/MEDICAID
3068022OtherBCBSTN/BLUECARE/TENNCARE
7100209970MedicaidKY
77009298MedicaidKY
410003588OtherKYRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD2197 (Tennessee)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 929DT (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associates In Eye Care Inc701290864311
Associates In Eye Care Inc701290864311

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Provider NameAssociates In Eye Care Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649377177
PECOS PAC ID: 7012908643
Enrollment ID: O20050513000284

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD
Po Box 306,
Ferguson, KY 42533-0306

Ph: (606) 492-2211
Dr Gary Walter Upchurch, OD
127 Foothills Ave Ste 3,
Albany, KY 42602-1037

Ph: (606) 387-5612

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Optometrist in Albany, KY

Vision Care Of Albany Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 256 Burkesville Rd, Albany, KY 42602
Phone: 606-307-2732    
Associates In Eye Care, Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 127 Foothills Ave, Suite 3, Albany, KY 42602
Phone: 606-387-5612    Fax: 606-387-6602

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