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Dr. Michael Smith Gitchel , OD

Optometrist • Usaf Academy, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Gitchel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Usaf Academy, CO. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 2010, Dr. Gitchel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4102 PINION DR.

Dr. Gitchel is affiliated with Eye Care Center Of Colorado Springs and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4102 Pinion Dr

Usaf Academy, CO 808402502

Telephone 7193335189
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 10th Medgrp-Academy Facility NPI 1780657239

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Usaf Academy, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 16.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Usaf Academy, CO (1307 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gitchel (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Usaf Academy Specialty Average (16.0 Years) 16.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-09
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CO 2817

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 FL OPC6238

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
1033412341 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Care Center Of Colorado Springs

110 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 809031908

Phone: 7195765844

Secondary Practice Locations

3250 Zemke Ave

Macdill Air Force Base, FL 33621

Phone: 8138279132

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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CPNPBC

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Pharmacist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 09, 2024

Optometrist (License #OPC6238 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2020

Registered at 4102 PINION DR, USAF ACADEMY, CO 808402502 (Tel: 7193335189)

NPI Profile Active December 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location December 08, 2010

Registered at 3250 ZEMKE AVE, MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FL 33621 (Tel: 8138279132)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 08, 2010

Registered at 3250 ZEMKE AVE, MACDILL AFB, FL 336211607 (Tel: 8138279132)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 08, 2010

Recorded as MICHAEL GITCHEL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 08, 2010

Optometrist (License #2817 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033412341
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 08, 2010
Last Update: January 09, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3250 Zemke Ave

Macdill Afb, FL 336211607

Phone: 8138279132

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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