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Optometry

Carolyn C. Gibson, OD

Sees patients in Chester, IL · Du Quoin, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Carolyn C. Gibson, OD is an optometrist at 425 W Holmes St, Chester, IL 62233. Phone: (618) 826-4521. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carolyn C. Gibson had 308 Original Medicare patients and 3,621 services. NPI 1255313912. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 425 W Holmes St, Chester, IL 62233 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (618) 826‑4521
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern Illinois Eyecare PLLC
  • Optometry school: University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry · graduated 1995 (31 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carolyn C. Gibson, 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 Carolyn C. Gibson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn C. Gibson 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 Carolyn C. Gibson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 3,621 services for Carolyn C. Gibson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carolyn C. Gibson's NPI number?
1255313912. 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 Carolyn C. Gibson, 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 patients308
Services billed to Medicare3,621
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,878 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)178 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)129 services
  4. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)44 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)30 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol67%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Diabetes23%

Practice locations

Addresses where Carolyn C. Gibson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn C. Gibson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern Illinois Eyecare PLLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern Illinois Eyecare PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolUniversity Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry
Graduation year1995 (31 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255313912
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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