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Active NPI 1003908237 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary L. Beaver , OD

Optometrist • Independence, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Beaver, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Independence, KS. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Beaver delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 W LAUREL ST.

Dr. Beaver accepts Medicare assignment.

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

300 W Laurel St

Independence, KS 673013315

Telephone 6203312112
Fax 6203312147

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Independence, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +12.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 21.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Independence, KS (751 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
36.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Beaver (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Independence Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
610 589 $131.11 $109.19
92250 Photography of the retina
328 303 $73.89 $31.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
316 196 $130.00 $111.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
247 122 $95.00 $78.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
107 96 $122.86 $31.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
94 72 $89.00 $76.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
78 76 $76.51 $53.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
75 45 $178.00 $89.75
92134 Imaging of retina
73 64 $111.29 $34.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
63 63 $130.90 $122.37
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
41 22 $45.00 $16.28
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
35 35 $20.00 $9.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
29 12 $60.00 $48.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
20 16 $75.60 $56.08
65222 Removal of foreign body, external eye, cornea with slit lamp examination
14 11 $116.00 $59.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KS 1294-3

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 300 W LAUREL ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 673013315 (Tel: 6203312112)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 47, INDEPENDENCE, KS 673010047 (Tel: 6203312112)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as GARY BEAVER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #1294-3 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003908237
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 28, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 47

Independence, KS 673010047

Phone: 6203312112

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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