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Dr. Gary James Avallone , OD

Optometrist • Ruston, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Avallone, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ruston, LA. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Avallone delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 911 TECH DRIVE.

Dr. Avallone is affiliated with Vision Associates 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

911 Tech Drive

Ruston, LA 712700701

Telephone 3182519095
Fax 3182511705
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vision Associates Inc Facility NPI 1902933435

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ruston, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +14.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Ruston, LA (571 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
42.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Avallone (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Ruston Specialty Average (28.8 Years) 28.8 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
152 149 $87.00 $33.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
136 135 $203.00 $113.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
64 41 $145.00 $84.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
30 25 $510.00 $300.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $218.00 $135.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License LA 927-032T

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 TX 3151T

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1346870 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vision Associates Inc

911 Tech Dr, Ruston, LA 712700701

Vision Associates Inc

911 Tech Dr, Ruston, LA 712700701

Phone: 3182519095

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1942380985

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 September 18, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2008

Registered at 911 TECH DRIVE, RUSTON, LA 712700701 (Tel: 3182519095)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2008

Registered at 144 FOX RUN, WEST MONROE, LA 712918137 (Tel: 3183972041)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2008

Recorded as GARY AVALLONE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2008

Optometrist (License #927-032T in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457300261
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 09, 2006
Last Update: September 18, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

144 Fox Run

West Monroe, LA 712918137

Phone: 3183972041

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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