# Carter H Gussler, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/carter-gussler-md-1215905393
NPI: 1215905393
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Carter H Gussler, MD is a ophthalmology based in Ashland, KY practicing at Tri-state Ophthalmology Associates Psc with NPI 1215905393.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Ophthalmology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1994
- NPI: 1215905393 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1215905393))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Tri-state Ophthalmology Associates Psc
- Address: 2841 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY, 411013009
- Phone: (606) 324-2451
- Group practice size: 4 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 75.31/100
- Quality category score: 91.01/100
- Promoting Interoperability score: 100.00/100
- Improvement Activities score: 40.00/100
- Cost category score: 26.677/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 9 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 5 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Carter H Gussler, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1215905393).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 14 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $747.

Largest disclosed payer: Alcon Vision LLC ($415 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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