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

Dr. Gifford Piper, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1538573506

Dr. Gifford Piper, OD is an Optometry in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2013, 13 years ago. Practices with Altoona Ophthalmology Associates PC, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
13
Trained at
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Licensed in
PA
In the registry since
2014
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

515 26th St
Altoona, PA 16602-2026
Phone: (814) 942-3200
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OEG002780 (PA)

Record details

NPI number1538573506
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 17, 2014
Last updated in NPPESJune 17, 2014

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2013 (13 years in practice)
Group practice Altoona Ophthalmology Associates Pc — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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