Active NPI 1164501458 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Gregory P. Gachowski

Optometrist • Tupper Lake, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Gregory Gachowski is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tupper Lake, NY. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1979, Gregory Gachowski delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 82 PARK ST.

Gregory Gachowski accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

82 Park St

Tupper Lake, NY 129861719

Telephone 5183592161

Fax 5183592168

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tupper Lake, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 47.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Tupper Lake, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

23.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gachowski (47 Years) 47 Yrs

Tupper Lake Specialty Average (47.0 Years) 47.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	146	$140.05	$122.18
92134 Imaging of retina	96	81	$61.16	$37.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	56	$99.00	$86.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	58	55	$139.38	$119.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	31	$98.00	$59.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$163.00	$141.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$93.00	$84.39
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$93.00	$34.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$148.38	$105.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,620	12	$1.91	$1.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	248	208	$139.93	$122.96
92134 Imaging of retina	98	78	$62.00	$38.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	54	$98.03	$86.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$142.39	$106.97
92250 Photography of the retina	23	20	$93.00	$35.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	23	22	$98.00	$59.92

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	248	210	$140.00	$125.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	63	$99.43	$88.23
92134 Imaging of retina	89	67	$62.00	$39.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$144.00	$109.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	23	$98.00	$60.78
92250 Photography of the retina	21	19	$93.00	$35.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,070	13	$1.89	$1.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	163	$139.43	$127.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	57	$98.26	$88.91
92134 Imaging of retina	56	40	$62.00	$40.11
92250 Photography of the retina	38	36	$93.00	$37.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$129.44	$124.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$144.00	$110.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	22	$98.00	$61.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	221	200	$126.00	$123.69
92250 Photography of the retina	82	69	$93.00	$43.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	45	$76.00	$73.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	25	$98.00	$61.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$150.00	$147.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	12	$93.00	$86.84
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$24.00	$10.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,035	13	$1.76	$1.37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	252	224	$126.00	$122.65
92250 Photography of the retina	103	80	$93.00	$48.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	58	$76.86	$71.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	23	$98.00	$61.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$150.00	$146.66
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	16	$93.00	$85.30
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	11	11	$24.00	$11.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	270	243	$126.09	$118.27
92250 Photography of the retina	95	78	$93.00	$52.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	32	$76.00	$67.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	28	$93.00	$82.25
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	25	$98.00	$60.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$150.00	$142.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,620	11	$1.44	$1.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	283	252	$106.57	$102.59
92250 Photography of the retina	85	76	$79.12	$58.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	33	$65.56	$62.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$126.39	$119.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	31	$82.97	$56.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	22	21	$78.68	$76.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY TUV003743-1

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Barbara Gachowski , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1982850012

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 27, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 27, 2017

Registered at 82 PARK ST, TUPPER LAKE, NY 129861719 (Tel: 5183592161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 27, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 1197, TUPPER LAKE, NY 129860197 (Tel: 5183592161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 27, 2017

Recorded as GREGORY GACHOWSKI

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 27, 2017

Optometrist (License #TUV003743-1 in NY)

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NPI Profile Active March 09, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2009

Registered at 82 PARK ST, TUPPER LAKE, NY 129861719 (Tel: 5183592161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 1197, TUPPER LAKE, NY 129860197 (Tel: 5183592161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2009

Recorded as GREGORY GACHOWSKI

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2009

Optometrist (License #TUV003743-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164501458

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 06, 2006

Last Update: December 27, 2017

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1197

Tupper Lake, NY 129860197

Phone: 5183592161

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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