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Deactivated NPI 1922053214 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Don W Gunhus , OD

Optometrist • Fargo, ND

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Don Gunhus has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date May 24, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date February 22, 2023
Total Practice Duration ~17 Years of Practice (2006 – 2023)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Don Gunhus, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Fargo, ND. Throughout an active medical career spanning 17 years, Dr. Gunhus provided care at the practice location at 3232 13TH AVE S until profile deactivation on 2023-02-22.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3232 13th Ave S

Fargo, ND 581033403

Telephone 7012803000
Fax 7012801304
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Fargo Vision Associates, P.c. Facility NPI 1659326205

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fargo, ND

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 18.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
61 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (242 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $157.00 $119.42
92250 Photography of the retina
14 14 $90.00 $53.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ND 393

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1144275702

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1407086960

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1932154226

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1942555974

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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NPI Profile Deactivated February 22, 2023

Record deactivated on February 22, 2023

NPI Profile Active October 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2013

Registered at 3232 13TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 581033403 (Tel: 7012803000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2013

Registered at 3232 13TH AVE S, FARGO, ND 581033403 (Tel: 7012803000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2013

Recorded as DON GUNHUS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2013

Optometrist (License #393 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922053214
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 24, 2006
Last Update: October 01, 2013
Deactivation Date: February 22, 2023

Mailing Address

3232 13th Ave S

Fargo, ND 581033403

Phone: 7012803000

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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