Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Christopher Gentile, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1235118134

Dr. Christopher Gentile, OD is an Optometry in Bellmore, New York. Graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices with Handr Optical Services Inc, a 2-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New York.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
State University of New York - State College Optometry
Licensed in
NY
In the registry since
2006
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

2469 Merrick Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710-5705
Phone: (516) 785-2288
Fax: (516) 221-2652
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 21 W Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY 11520-3826 — (516) 379-4041

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 004665 (NY)

Record details

NPI number1235118134
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJanuary 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 11, 2026
Certification dateJune 11, 2026
Mailing address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9, Vienna, VA 22182-2442

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - STATE COLLEGE OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Group practice Handr Optical Services Inc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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