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Dr. S. Craig Smith , OD

Optometrist • Gainesville, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. S. Craig Smith, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gainesville, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1800 LAWRENCE ST.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Jacob J Moore Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1800 Lawrence St
Suite 100 A

Gainesville, TX 762402200

Telephone 2148932306
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores Texas Llc Facility NPI 1003833104

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gainesville, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Gainesville, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Gainesville Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 4577T

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Jacob J Moore Md Pa

900 Morgan Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 784042028

Phone: 3618884288

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Kollin Meyer

Pharmacist

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Sherry Hacker

Pharmacist

NPI 1750981254
NPI 1962002766

Registered Pharmacist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 08, 2011

Registered at 1800 LAWRENCE ST, SUITE 100 A, GAINESVILLE, TX 762402200 (Tel: 2148932306)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 08, 2011

Registered at 1800 LAWRENCE ST, SUITE 100 A, GAINESVILLE, TX 762402200 (Tel: 2148932306)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 08, 2011

Recorded as S. CRAIG SMITH, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 08, 2011

Optometrist (License #4577T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720356454
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 08, 2011
Last Update: December 08, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1800 Lawrence St, Suite 100 A

Gainesville, TX 762402200

Phone: 2148932306

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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