Dr. Gary E.m. Smith , OD
Optometrist • Tulare, CA
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Gary Smith has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Gary Smith, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Tulare, CA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Smith provided care at the practice location at 511 E. KERN AVE. until profile deactivation on 2023-01-04.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included exam of visual field with limited testing, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
511 E. Kern Ave.
Tulare, CA 932744210
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tulare, CA
Practicing in Tulare, CA (8588 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92081
Exam of visual field with limited testing
|
92 | 89 | $74.00 | $35.53 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
76 | 76 | $134.95 | $132.84 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
38 | 27 | $80.00 | $77.64 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on January 04, 2023
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 511 E. KERN AVE., TULARE, CA 932744210 (Tel: 5596880661)
Registered at PO BOX 1137, TULARE, CA 932751137 (Tel: 5596880661)
Recorded as GARY SMITH, O.D.
Optometrist (License #5601T in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 1137
Tulare, CA 932751137
Phone: 5596880661
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