Active NPI 1497849491 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William Gene Gates , MD

Ophthalmology • Hermitage, TN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Gates, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Hermitage, TN. Practice services are available at 5410 OLD HICKORY RD under active NPI credentials.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5410 Old Hickory Rd

Hermitage, TN 37076

Telephone 6158832356

Fax 6158720863

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Summit Eye Associates P C Facility NPI 1033277116

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Hermitage, TN

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 23.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Hermitage, TN (395 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.6% 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 (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	372	372	$238.27	$119.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	108	108	$70.00	$34.47
92134 Imaging of retina	77	77	$77.00	$38.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	69	$237.20	$122.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	52	$168.11	$86.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	45	30	$106.67	$37.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	31	$118.00	$59.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	14	$624.16	$292.78
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	16	$167.06	$84.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	962	948	$239.08	$120.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	257	255	$70.00	$34.95
92134 Imaging of retina	210	208	$77.09	$38.07
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	163	139	$167.09	$84.33
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	112	69	$117.67	$42.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	107	64	$1040.00	$489.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	73	73	$286.08	$139.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	59	$206.06	$100.05
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	57	$118.37	$58.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	47	$141.74	$70.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	48	34	$627.17	$310.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$312.00	$152.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,156	1,129	$215.52	$119.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	322	240	$151.77	$83.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	310	301	$93.48	$34.88
92134 Imaging of retina	247	235	$93.45	$38.54
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	220	135	$127.44	$46.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	195	112	$1380.55	$579.99
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	165	165	$260.07	$143.06
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	44	$565.58	$302.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	61	61	$125.28	$60.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	54	$195.80	$99.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	35	$126.67	$69.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$264.67	$151.61
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	22	15	$1615.32	$668.38
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	17	$142.35	$79.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,200	1,182	$140.00	$117.41
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	329	253	$90.00	$82.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	307	304	$150.00	$34.80
92134 Imaging of retina	235	228	$150.00	$38.51
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	183	116	$115.00	$51.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	180	104	$1800.00	$586.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$160.00	$141.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	59	$150.00	$59.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	53	$150.00	$99.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$170.00	$154.20
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	33	26	$400.00	$308.37
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$100.00	$78.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$80.00	$66.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,048	1,030	$140.00	$115.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	287	284	$150.00	$34.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	243	212	$90.00	$79.39
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	240	142	$115.00	$71.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	223	127	$1800.00	$580.36
92134 Imaging of retina	218	209	$150.00	$38.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	170	167	$150.00	$99.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	96	$80.00	$68.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	90	90	$160.00	$139.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	68	67	$150.00	$58.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	39	$400.00	$303.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$170.00	$153.02
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	12	$2200.00	$705.52
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$100.00	$75.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TN 24319

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Meredith Ezell , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1356436174

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Joshua Young , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1376607259

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Casey Lowrance , DO

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1578979712

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 10, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 10, 2009

Registered at 5410 OLD HICKORY RD, HERMITAGE, TN 37076 (Tel: 6158832356)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2009

Registered at 5410 OLD HICKORY RD, HERMITAGE, TN 37076 (Tel: 6158832356)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 10, 2009

Recorded as WILLIAM GATES, MD

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

Ophthalmology (License #24319 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497849491

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 03, 2006

Last Update: December 10, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5410 Old Hickory Rd

Hermitage, TN 37076

Phone: 6158832356

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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