John Gess, OD
NPI 1679572440 · Optometrist · Alexandria, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Gess, OD is a Optometrist provider in Alexandria, MN (NPI 1679572440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679572440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1921 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,803 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,968 | $1 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 300 | $83 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 203 | $117 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 150 | $34 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 93 | $34 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 57 | $38 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 563 | 117 |
| Timolol Maleate | 110 | 27 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | — |
| Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tartbrand: Simbrinza | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-14
- Last updated
- 2009-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Gess's NPI number?
- John Gess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679572440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Gess's specialty?
- John Gess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is John Gess located?
- John Gess's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 15th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308-2512.
- What is John Gess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Gess is (320) 762-5112.
- Does John Gess accept Medicare?
- John Gess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Gess's NPI active?
- Yes — John Gess's NPI (1679572440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.