Dr. Emily A. Gum
Dr. Emily A. Gum
Last updated: Nov 15, 2021

Dr. Emily A. Gum

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 6 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry
  • Graduation year: 2015
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1780068395

Dr. Emily A. Gum O.D.

Optometrist

She is located at 4901 Forest Park Avenue 6th Fl in Saint Louis, MO 63108. Can help patients with the following: Exotropia, Eye Allergy, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Pink Eye, Retinal Imaging. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780068395. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 362-3937. She is affiliated with 3 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Emily A. Gum, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Emily A. Gum.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

Procedures Performed by Dr. Emily A. Gum

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Emily A. Gum as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Aug 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Medica with SSM Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite Saver Plus EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Emily A. Gum is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Emily A. Gum is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Curators Of The University Of Missouri

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $1499
Bausch \u0026 Lomb a division of Bausch Health US LLC $510
Shire North American Group $142

Other

Food and Beverage $1684
Travel and Lodging $837

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY

Graduated in 2015

Affiliated practices

Discover Vision Centers
670 South Commercial Street
Harrisonville, 64701 MO
(816) 478-1230
Discover Vision Surgery & Laser Center
11500 Granada Street
Leawood, 66211 KS
(816) 350-6902
Discover Vision Centers
4741 South Cochise Drive
Independence, 64055 MO
(816) 478-1230

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Emily A. Gum accept patients with Medica?

Yes, Dr. Emily A. Gum is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Emily A. Gum?

Dr. Emily A. Gum's office is located at 4901 Forest Park Avenue 6th Fl in Saint Louis, MO 63108.

What conditions does Dr. Emily A. Gum treat?

Dr. Emily A. Gum provides treatment for Exotropia, Eye Allergy, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Pink Eye, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Emily A. Gum have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Emily A. Gum is affiliated with Discover Vision Centers. For the full list of practices see this list.