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Russell R Gist, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1780650945

Russell R Gist, OD is an Optometry in Ankeny, Iowa. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 2000, 26 years ago. Practices with Elite Eye Care PC, a 10-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
26
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
IA
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

1810 SW White Birch Cir Ste 109
Ankeny, IA 50023-7226
Phone: (515) 965-8488
Fax: (515) 965-8499
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence IA02183 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1780650945
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPESDecember 8, 2022
Certification dateDecember 8, 2022

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 2000 (26 years in practice)
Group practice Elite Eye Care Pc — 10 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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