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Ophthalmology

Sidney K. Gicheru, MD

Sees patients in Southlake, TX · Plano, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Sidney K. Gicheru, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1900 E Hwy 114, Suite 100, Southlake, TX 76092. Phone: (817) 481-2727. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sidney K. Gicheru had 202 Original Medicare patients and 589 services. NPI 1093807703. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1900 E Hwy 114, Suite 100, Southlake, TX 76092 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (817) 481‑2727
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Lasercare Eye Center PA
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sidney K. Gicheru, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sidney K. Gicheru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sidney K. Gicheru accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Sidney K. Gicheru see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 202 Original Medicare patients and 589 services for Sidney K. Gicheru. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sidney K. Gicheru's NPI number?
1093807703. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Sidney K. Gicheru, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients202
Services billed to Medicare589
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)144 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)64 services
  3. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)58 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)54 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)44 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Anxiety18%

Practice locations

Addresses where Sidney K. Gicheru is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sidney K. Gicheru as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lasercare Eye Center PA3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Southlake

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southlake, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lasercare Eye Center PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093807703
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians