JOHN D. GELLES O.D. – NPI #1952743627
Optometrist

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

JOHN GELLES is an optometrist located in TEANECK, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1952743627 to JOHN GELLES on July 23, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152WC0802X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 06, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN GELLES below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN D. GELLES

NPI Number
1952743627
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN D. GELLES
Credentials
O.D.
Primary location
300 FRANK W BURR BLVD STE 71
TEANECK, NJ 07666-6703
Phone: (201) 692-9434 Fax: (201) 692-9646
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 06, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152WC0802X
- Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management (Primary)		 NJ 27OA00665400

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency

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