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

Dr. Gary Walter Upchurch, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1265433478

Dr. Gary Walter Upchurch, OD is an Optometry in Albany, Kentucky. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1980, 46 years ago. Practices with Associates in Eye Care Inc, a 12-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
46
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
KY, TN
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
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

127 Foothills Ave Ste 3
Albany, KY 42602-1037
Phone: (606) 387-5612
Fax: (606) 387-6602
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 546 Steve Dr, Russell Springs, KY 42642-4601 — (270) 866-3177

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 929DT (KY)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OD2197 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1265433478
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 10, 2005
Last updated in NPPESDecember 3, 2019

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1980 (46 years in practice)
Group practice Associates In Eye Care Inc — 12 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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