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Mr. John A Gess, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1679572440

Mr. John A Gess, OD is an Optometry in Alexandria, Minnesota. Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1982, 44 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Minnesota.

Years since qualifying
44
Trained at
Southern California College of Optometry
Licensed in
MN
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

109 15th Ave E
Alexandria, MN 56308-2512
Phone: (320) 762-5112
Fax: (320) 763-3297
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1921 (MN)

Record details

NPI number1679572440
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 14, 2005
Last updated in NPPESApril 20, 2009

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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