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Dr. Gary Mark Baron , OD

Optometrist • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Baron, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Baron delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8340 W MCDOWELL RD.

Dr. Baron is affiliated with Nationwide Optometry P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8340 W Mcdowell Rd

Phoenix, AZ 850374101

Telephone 6239360613
Fax 6239360653
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sams West Inc Facility NPI 1235156456

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +4.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 20.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
255 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (1373 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baron (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Phoenix Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
14 14 $231.04 $162.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AZ P659A

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AZ 1343

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 12497TPA

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Optometry License Number
12497TPA (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Therapeutic Drug License
P659A (AZ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Optometry License Number
1343 (AZ)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Nationwide Optometry P.c.

711 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850222684

Phone: 6028419947

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1770739617

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 31, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2014

Registered at 8340 W MCDOWELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 850374101 (Tel: 6239360613)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2014

Registered at 9132 W HEBER RD, TOLLESON, AZ 853535563 (Tel: 7143941387)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2014

Recorded as GARY BARON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2014

Optometrist (License #P659A in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 08, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962542670
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 08, 2007
Last Update: January 31, 2014
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

9132 W Heber Rd

Tolleson, AZ 853535563

Phone: 7143941387

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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