Quick answers
- Does Emily A. Gum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Emily A. Gum 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 Emily A. Gum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 24 services for Emily A. Gum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Emily A. Gum's NPI number?
- 1780068395. 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 Emily A. Gum, 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 patients | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Emily A. Gum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 Holly Hills AveSaint Louis, MO 63111
- 401 Holly Hills AveSt Louis, MO 63111
- 7840 Natural Bridge RdSaint Loius, MO 63121 (314) 516‑5131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Emily A. Gum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Care Health Centers50 clinicians in the group
- Curators of the University of Missouri19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Care Health Centers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780068395 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians