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Dr. Gary B. Nelson , OD

Optometrist • Alameda, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Nelson, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Alameda, CA. Practice services are available at 1801 SANTA CLARA AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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

1801 Santa Clara Ave

Alameda, CA 945012631

Telephone 5105212015
Fax 5105212123
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Shelly Y. Sheppard Od Inc. Facility NPI 1144593070

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Alameda, CA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 28.7 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Alameda, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
12.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 20 $140.00 $122.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 5579T

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
SD0055790 (CA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1043290224

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 June 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 15, 2011

Registered at 1801 SANTA CLARA AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 945012631 (Tel: 5105212015)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 15, 2011

Registered at 1801 SANTA CLARA AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 945012631 (Tel: 5105212015)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 15, 2011

Recorded as GARY NELSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 15, 2011

Optometrist (License #5579T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 26, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831225432
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 26, 2007
Last Update: June 15, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1801 Santa Clara Ave

Alameda, CA 945012631

Phone: 5105212015

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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