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Dr. Gary Kevin Yong , OD

Optometrist • Chicago Heights, IL

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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 Yong has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date July 31, 2009
NPI Deactivation Date March 16, 2026
Total Practice Duration ~17 Years of Practice (2009 – 2026)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Yong, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Chicago Heights, IL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 17 years, Dr. Yong provided care at the practice location at 366 DIXIE HWY until profile deactivation on 2026-03-16.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included photography of the retina, microfluid analysis of tears, established patient complete exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

366 Dixie Hwy

Chicago Heights, IL 604111758

Telephone 7087540080
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicago Heights, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 11.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago Heights, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.9% 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 (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
184 173 $166.00 $37.40
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
174 82 $40.00 $22.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
162 151 $225.00 $126.98
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
80 60 $142.00 $89.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $279.00 $150.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
22 22 $277.00 $168.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
21 21 $180.00 $61.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
19 19 $120.00 $32.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046.010266

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194714121

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1295817930

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1497985790

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1902335391

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated March 16, 2026

Record deactivated on March 16, 2026

NPI Profile Active July 31, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2009

Registered at 366 DIXIE HWY, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 604111758 (Tel: 7087540080)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2009

Registered at 366 DIXIE HWY, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 604111758

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2009

Recorded as GARY YONG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2009

Optometrist (License #046.010266 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 31, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992936454
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 31, 2009
Last Update: July 31, 2009
Deactivation Date: March 16, 2026

Mailing Address

366 Dixie Hwy

Chicago Heights, IL 604111758

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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