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Active NPI 1194613968 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Michelle Lucy Perales , OD

Optometrist • Gallup, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michelle Perales, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Gallup, NM. With approximately 1 years of clinical practice since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2025, Dr. Perales provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD.

Dr. Perales is affiliated with Dhhs,Phs,Naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

516 E Nizhoni Blvd

Gallup, NM 873015748

Telephone 5057221326
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gallup, NM

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -6.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.2 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Gallup, NM (350 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Perales (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Gallup Specialty Average (7.2 Years) 7.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-30
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 36056

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

Dhhs,phs,naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center

516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 873015748

Phone: 5057221000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1326722174

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1366285553

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 June 30, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2025

Registered at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP, NM 873015748 (Tel: 5057221326)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2025

Registered at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP, NM 873015748

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2025

Recorded as MICHELLE PERALES, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2025

Optometrist (License #36056 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194613968
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2025
Last Update: June 30, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

516 E Nizhoni Blvd

Gallup, NM 873015748

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