JOSEPH R GUSSLER MD NPI 1437198983

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1437198983
  • Provider Name: JOSEPH R GUSSLER, MD
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 4720 WATERS AVE
    SAVANNAH, GA
    ZIP 31404
  • Phone: (912) 354-4800

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NPI Details

Joseph R Gussler, MD is an ophthalmology in Savannah, GA with 38 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. Joseph R Gussler, MD NPI is 1437198983. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1988

The provider's business location address is:

4720 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA
ZIP 31404-292
Phone: (912) 354-4800
Fax: (912) 629-5821

The NPI 1437198983 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS:92020)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Removal of eyelashes using forceps (HCPCS:67820)
  • Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue (HCPCS:65756)
  • Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66982)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/6/2006 and was last updated on 7/16/2025.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmology038788GEORGIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1000613148HOTHERGEORGIAMEDICAID - STATESBORO
2000613148GOTHERGEORGIAMEDICAID - CLAXTON
3000613148IOTHERGEORGIAMEDICAID - SAVANNAH
4511G701032OTHERGEORGIAGA MEDICARE GROUP
500613148AMEDICAIDGEORGIA
61437198983OTHERGEORGIAMEDICARE RAILROAD
7G38788MEDICAIDSOUTH CAROLINA
8GPA977OTHERSOUTH CAROLINAMEDICAID GRP. -SAV
9473378OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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