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Dr. Kevin M Gardner , OD

Optometrist • Joplin, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kevin Gardner, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Joplin, MO. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Gardner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1531 W 32ND STREET.

Dr. Gardner is affiliated with Gracie Chase Avery Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1531 W 32nd Street
Suite 102

Joplin, MO 648041651

Telephone 4177813630
Fax 4177819814
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 John A. Yuhas, M.d., P.c. Facility NPI 1043249709

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Joplin, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Joplin, MO (1288 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
26.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gardner (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Joplin Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
68 68 $155.00 $114.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
59 49 $135.00 $118.17
92250 Photography of the retina
48 47 $54.00 $33.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
38 38 $160.00 $136.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 19 $100.00 $83.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
26 16 $165.00 $95.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
18 16 $63.00 $32.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-20
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MO TO3487

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 AR 2653

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gracie Chase Avery Llc

1701 W 26th St, Joplin, MO 648041513

Phone: 4179522366

Gracie Chase Avery Llc

411 E Centennial Dr, Pittsburg, KS 667626505

Phone: 6203231005

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Dr. John Yuhas , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1033155338

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1124060629

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1346276235

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1427092923

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1700817210

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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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2023

Registered at 1701 W 26TH ST STE E, JOPLIN, MO 648041513 (Tel: 4179522366)

NPI Profile Active May 29, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 29, 2014

Registered at 1531 W 32ND STREET, SUITE 102, JOPLIN, MO 648041651 (Tel: 4177813630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 29, 2014

Registered at 1531 W 32ND STREET, SUITE 102, JOPLIN, MO 648041651 (Tel: 4177813630)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 29, 2014

Recorded as KEVIN GARDNER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 29, 2014

Optometrist (License #TO3487 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346358769
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 27, 2006
Last Update: November 20, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1701 W 26th St Ste E

Joplin, MO 648041513

Phone: 4179522366

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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