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Active NPI 1073525911 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ralph E. Gilmore , OD

Optometrist • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ralph Gilmore, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1988, Dr. Gilmore delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 547 MAIN ST.

Dr. Gilmore is affiliated with Bethlehem Eye Care Associates, P. C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

547 Main St

Bethlehem, PA 180185810

Telephone 6108665815
Fax 8618662450
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +13.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.1 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
39.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gilmore (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Bethlehem Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
320 318 $135.00 $121.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
200 177 $90.00 $86.02
92134 Imaging of retina
185 167 $140.00 $37.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
184 140 $140.00 $33.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
84 81 $95.00 $83.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
78 69 $70.00 $53.20
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
64 61 $90.00 $58.86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
42 25 $180.00 $83.66
92250 Photography of the retina
41 37 $85.00 $33.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $120.00 $105.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG000053

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 Aetna
5843508 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Highmark Blue Shield
GI641469 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Independence Blue Cross
0471935000 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Capital Blue Cross/ Caic
01994101 (PA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Private Healthcare System
9423059 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bethlehem Eye Care Associates, P. C.

547 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 180185810

Phone: 6108665815

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1770503088

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1790342103

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 547 MAIN ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180185810 (Tel: 6108665815)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 547 MAIN ST., BETHLEHEM, PA 180185810 (Tel: 6108665815)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RALPH GILMORE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #OEG000053 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073525911
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 12, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

547 Main St.

Bethlehem, PA 180185810

Phone: 6108665815

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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