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Dr. Gale Stead

Optometrist in Edina, MN · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1578515102

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Gale Stead
Sex Male
Practice address Edina, MN, 55435
Phone (952) 922-1052
Fax (952) 922-2518
Enumeration date May 16, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 26, 2008

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1456 (MN) Primary

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
T95314 Other MN UNITED HEALTH CARE
2202835 Other MN MEDICA- UPLAN/INSIGHTS
34375 Other MN PATIENT CHOICE
2202756 Other MN MEDICA-REGULAR
1019297 Other MN PREFERRED ONE
31695 Other MN HEALTH PARTNERS
04487FI Other MN BCBS
810265100 Medicaid MN -
T95314 Other MN MRMCFH

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Gale Stead?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Gale Stead is 1578515102, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Gale Stead practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Edina, MN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-11-26.