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Chad A Gidel, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1316939127

Chad A Gidel, OD is an Optometry in Ames, Iowa. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1999, 27 years ago. Practices with Wolfe Clinic Inc, a 37-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
27
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2020 Philadelphia St
Ames, IA 50010-8772
Phone: (515) 232-2450
Fax: (515) 232-3532
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 02159 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1316939127
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 17, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 12, 2015
Mailing address309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158-2946

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1999 (27 years in practice)
Group practice Wolfe Clinic Inc — 37 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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