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Active NPI 1164614996 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Brian Atkinson , OD

Optometrist • Athens, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Atkinson, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Athens, GA. Practice services are available at 55 CARLTON STREET under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

55 Carlton Street
Uga University Health Center

Athens, GA 306021755

Telephone 7065425617
Fax 7062274763

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Athens, GA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
27 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (1498 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

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $65.00 $65.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT002445

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 AL S-B29-TA-734

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

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1730168485

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 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 12, 2011

Registered at 55 CARLTON STREET, UGA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, ATHENS, GA 306021755 (Tel: 7065425617)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2011

Registered at 230 KYLAS WAY, HULL, GA 306463884

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 12, 2011

Recorded as GARY ATKINSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 12, 2011

Optometrist (License #OPT002445 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164614996
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 15, 2007
Last Update: January 12, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

230 Kylas Way

Hull, GA 306463884

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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