Active NPI 1174551543 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kathy Ritter Gonzalez , OD

Optometrist • Northfield, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kathy Gonzalez, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Northfield, OH. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Gonzalez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8051 VESTA AVE STE 2.

Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8051 Vesta Ave Ste 2

Northfield, OH 440672081

Telephone 3304680585

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc Facility NPI 1669052502

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Northfield, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 34.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Northfield, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gonzalez (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Northfield Specialty Average (34.0 Years) 34.0 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	192	156	$210.12	$121.23
92250 Photography of the retina	61	59	$74.69	$34.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	56	52	$116.76	$57.78
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	53	50	$70.84	$31.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	39	$147.56	$85.70
92134 Imaging of retina	28	27	$77.83	$36.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$165.00	$116.84
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	11	11	$250.00	$114.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$173.38	$105.51

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	147	105	$209.33	$122.01
92250 Photography of the retina	63	60	$74.54	$34.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	52	48	$116.76	$58.28
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	51	51	$162.35	$118.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	49	47	$70.84	$32.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	32	$148.08	$86.03
92134 Imaging of retina	31	30	$77.83	$37.91

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	71	63	$208.78	$123.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$160.00	$119.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	35	$116.76	$59.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	32	$70.84	$32.48
92250 Photography of the retina	27	27	$74.52	$35.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$144.31	$87.72
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$77.83	$38.07

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	61	48	$171.04	$126.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	27	$125.44	$88.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	26	$102.55	$60.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	22	$67.95	$33.25
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$139.95	$117.70
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$85.69	$35.95

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	46	36	$123.91	$105.86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$134.50	$116.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	24	$77.00	$60.32
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	27	23	$55.48	$33.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$87.05	$72.67
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$77.00	$41.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	57	55	$134.95	$118.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	32	$85.00	$70.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	30	$123.56	$104.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	26	$74.20	$60.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	24	$49.31	$32.99
92250 Photography of the retina	21	21	$82.76	$47.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$145.50	$127.23
92134 Imaging of retina	12	11	$53.00	$38.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$131.02	$116.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	24	$118.25	$100.56
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	26	$45.00	$32.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	28	$70.00	$58.93
92250 Photography of the retina	23	23	$86.00	$51.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$84.25	$68.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$147.14	$131.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	65	65	$131.82	$114.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	24	$79.88	$67.56
92250 Photography of the retina	32	32	$86.00	$59.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	25	$70.00	$58.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	23	$45.40	$32.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$118.00	$99.64
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$159.23	$137.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-08

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 4383/T289

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Worker's Comp

000000208884

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Ppo/pos

5740054

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Hmo

0810886

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare/palmetto

P00203851

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Bc/bs

000000208884

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Supply Pin

0161090001

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Summa

R04383

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc

8051 Vesta Ave, Northfield, OH 440672081

Phone: 3304680585

Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc

1650 S Union Ave, Alliance, OH 446014349

Phone: 3308212020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Andrea Earley , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1013968353

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Robert Woodruff , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1194729533

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 June 08, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 207170, DALLAS, TX 753207173 (Tel: 6362004393)

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NPI Profile Active August 10, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2009

Registered at 8051 VESTA AVE STE 2, NORTHFIELD, OH 440672081 (Tel: 3304680585)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2009

Registered at 8051 VESTA AVE STE 2, NORTHFIELD, OH 440672081 (Tel: 3304680585)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2009

Recorded as KATHY GONZALEZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2009

Optometrist (License #4383/T289 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174551543

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 28, 2006

Last Update: June 08, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 207170

Dallas, TX 753207173

Phone: 6362004393

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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