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Active NPI 1003334863 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Gauger , OD

Optometrist • Cocoa Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Gauger, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cocoa Beach, FL. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Dr. Gauger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5505 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 105.

Dr. Gauger is affiliated with Hendrixs Eye Care Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

5505 N Atlantic Ave Ste 105

Cocoa Beach, FL 329315118

Telephone 3217832002

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cocoa Beach, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -10.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Cocoa Beach, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gauger (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Cocoa Beach Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
138 137 $90.00 $35.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
95 95 $130.00 $119.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
59 55 $135.00 $124.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
53 53 $160.00 $141.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
51 47 $100.00 $88.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
22 22 $148.00 $59.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
21 21 $75.00 $33.20
92134 Imaging of retina
20 18 $75.00 $38.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $118.33 $108.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC5371

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hendrixs Eye Care Inc

1917 Knox Mcrae Dr, Titusville, FL 327805360

Phone: 3213831332

Secondary Practice Locations

3200 S University Dr

Davie, FL 333282018

Phone: 9542624200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1760229413

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 15, 2022

Registered at 5505 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 105, COCOA BEACH, FL 329315118 (Tel: 3217832002)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2022

Registered at 209 SYKES LOOP DR, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 329533074

NPI Profile Active September 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2017

Registered at 3200 S UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE, FL 333282018 (Tel: 9542624200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2017

Registered at 1819 HENSLEY DR, ROCKLEDGE, FL 329553082

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2017

Recorded as HEATHER GAUGER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPC5371 in FL)

NPI Profile Active August 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2017

Registered at 3200 S UNIVERSITY DR, DAVIE, FL 333282018 (Tel: 9542624200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2017

Registered at 1819 HENSLEY DR, ROCKLEDGE, FL 329553082

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2017

Recorded as HEATHER GAUGER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPC5371 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003334863
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2017
Last Update: December 15, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

209 Sykes Loop Dr

Merritt Island, FL 329533074

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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