Active NPI 1285950915 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Elizabeth H. Gauger , MD

Ophthalmology • Cedar Rapids, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Elizabeth Gauger, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Gauger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1650 1ST AVE NE.

Dr. Gauger is affiliated with Iowa Eye Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1650 1st Ave Ne

Cedar Rapids, IA 524025431

Telephone 3193623937

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Iowa Eye Pc Facility NPI 1952356982

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Cedar Rapids, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -7.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA (233 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gauger (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Cedar Rapids Specialty Average (23.9 Years) 23.9 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
92134 Imaging of retina	754	187	$51.32	$18.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	690	664	$212.66	$118.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	371	257	$142.20	$83.69
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	188	19	$1431.49	$827.77
67028 Injection of drug into eye	179	42	$444.05	$110.25
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	151	62	$99.04	$23.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	140	140	$280.00	$116.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	52	$50.00	$15.38
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	99	57	$1663.64	$493.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	75	72	$172.20	$57.84
J3590 Unclassified biologics	64	24	$114.06	$88.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	37	$785.71	$306.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$206.15	$102.49
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	21	13	$56.19	$22.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$330.00	$138.15
92285 Photography of content of eyes	15	15	$90.00	$20.80
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	14	14	$110.00	$27.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$319.17	$153.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	661	633	$204.96	$120.74
92134 Imaging of retina	657	133	$50.02	$18.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	236	181	$137.58	$85.18
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	230	20	$1780.00	$870.40
67028 Injection of drug into eye	213	43	$468.05	$114.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	129	129	$280.00	$119.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	54	$50.00	$15.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	104	46	$98.08	$23.30
J3590 Unclassified biologics	94	23	$130.00	$89.12
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	71	$170.00	$58.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$200.19	$105.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	50	27	$1700.00	$507.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	23	$800.00	$307.49
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	20	13	$55.00	$23.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$307.50	$156.83
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	11	11	$2800.00	$775.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	803	153	$48.82	$19.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	679	639	$192.89	$121.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	365	266	$132.34	$86.21
67028 Injection of drug into eye	273	55	$442.25	$114.11
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	260	20	$1780.00	$903.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	141	140	$278.37	$120.22
J3590 Unclassified biologics	140	34	$130.00	$89.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	129	52	$95.16	$24.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	104	52	$48.41	$16.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$293.04	$158.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	70	40	$1778.86	$511.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	67	$164.06	$59.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	36	30	$895.56	$318.95
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	22	14	$55.00	$23.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$192.62	$105.91
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	12	12	$149.17	$59.62
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	12	11	$735.00	$192.42
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	12	$90.00	$20.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	617	584	$190.00	$124.19
92134 Imaging of retina	607	133	$47.52	$19.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	316	268	$128.16	$87.38
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	212	22	$1780.00	$918.48
67028 Injection of drug into eye	192	47	$421.04	$115.73
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	96	40	$94.01	$27.07
J3590 Unclassified biologics	80	27	$130.00	$90.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	35	$47.50	$16.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	59	33	$1815.00	$519.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	52	52	$160.00	$60.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	29	$935.00	$319.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$289.17	$160.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$270.00	$121.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	633	141	$46.00	$19.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	519	460	$125.00	$71.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	326	312	$190.00	$103.41
67028 Injection of drug into eye	213	51	$407.21	$99.68
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	208	24	$1780.00	$930.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	184	184	$267.15	$120.08
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	129	57	$88.45	$29.85
J3590 Unclassified biologics	106	25	$130.00	$88.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	97	49	$45.31	$16.49
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	77	47	$1671.56	$522.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	68	67	$155.29	$59.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$282.44	$156.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$190.00	$101.98
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	26	20	$58.85	$24.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	20	$829.55	$314.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$318.13	$144.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	709	537	$125.00	$70.18
92134 Imaging of retina	577	134	$50.26	$22.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	395	368	$190.00	$103.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	193	192	$262.51	$120.28
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	189	78	$87.09	$32.41
67028 Injection of drug into eye	181	41	$420.19	$99.13
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	172	17	$1780.00	$942.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	123	69	$49.11	$18.86
J3590 Unclassified biologics	99	25	$130.00	$65.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	99	96	$150.00	$60.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	98	61	$1580.00	$610.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$190.00	$101.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	34	31	$813.68	$328.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$280.00	$149.40
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	17	$2090.00	$759.83
92285 Photography of content of eyes	19	19	$85.00	$19.21
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	15	15	$2548.67	$779.09
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	14	14	$95.00	$28.78
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	14	14	$56.43	$26.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	583	437	$125.00	$71.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	541	519	$190.00	$105.51
92134 Imaging of retina	319	135	$84.91	$40.61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	182	178	$257.55	$124.06
67028 Injection of drug into eye	181	48	$445.94	$103.44
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	166	77	$88.37	$36.62
J3590 Unclassified biologics	122	35	$130.00	$50.22
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	119	116	$150.00	$62.40
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	116	19	$1764.83	$953.22
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	100	61	$1564.95	$635.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$190.00	$103.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	86	86	$85.00	$34.38
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	31	$780.41	$328.84
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	18	18	$55.00	$26.91
92285 Photography of content of eyes	18	18	$85.00	$16.70
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	17	17	$95.00	$33.64
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	12	12	$2244.58	$763.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	580	459	$129.98	$68.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	493	480	$192.54	$100.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	184	181	$250.05	$115.45
92134 Imaging of retina	182	79	$86.90	$37.85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	121	118	$150.00	$59.39
67028 Injection of drug into eye	109	27	$443.07	$97.13
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	105	47	$90.29	$39.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	99	99	$85.00	$32.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$190.00	$100.05
J3590 Unclassified biologics	80	20	$130.00	$50.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	55	34	$1545.00	$597.84
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$295.00	$139.76
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	26	22	$758.46	$305.36
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	23	23	$55.00	$25.43
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	22	21	$30.00	$13.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$295.00	$153.58
92285 Photography of content of eyes	13	13	$85.00	$16.30
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	13	12	$50.00	$23.28
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	11	11	$95.00	$31.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA 43073

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OK 30416

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 59899

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200536140A (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iowa Eye Pc

1650 1st Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 524025431

Phone: 3193623937340

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 17, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 17, 2015

Registered at 1650 1ST AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524025431 (Tel: 3193623937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 17, 2015

Registered at 1650 1ST AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 524025431 (Tel: 3193623937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 17, 2015

Recorded as ELIZABETH GAUGER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 17, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #43073 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285950915

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 20, 2010

Last Update: December 17, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1650 1st Ave Ne

Cedar Rapids, IA 524025431

Phone: 3193623937

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