Active NPI 1568545309 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Robert Golden , OD

Optometrist • Hemphill, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Golden, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Hemphill, TX. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Golden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 280 N OAK ST.

Dr. Golden is affiliated with Pineywoods Eye Associates P A and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

280 N Oak St

Hemphill, TX 75948

Telephone 4097873133

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hemphill, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 40.0 Yrs

State Avg: 19.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Hemphill, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

20.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Golden (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Hemphill Specialty Average (40.0 Years) 40.0 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	63	61	$111.83	$84.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	48	48	$135.00	$119.27
92250 Photography of the retina	45	44	$80.00	$35.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$150.00	$141.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	92	91	$112.28	$85.73
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$135.00	$121.04
92250 Photography of the retina	25	24	$80.00	$35.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$150.00	$143.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$62.65	$53.09
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$124.17	$82.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	98	97	$80.00	$79.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	26	17	$358.00	$101.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	18	$50.00	$49.51
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	21	21	$85.00	$83.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	110	110	$80.91	$80.31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	23	15	$353.57	$99.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$130.00	$125.01
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	20	$86.75	$84.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$150.00	$148.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$50.00	$50.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$70.00	$70.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	88	87	$80.00	$79.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$70.24	$69.99
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$87.69	$82.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$115.00	$105.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	143	142	$80.70	$79.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	29	$70.30	$69.09
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	18	$311.50	$121.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$120.00	$118.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$50.00	$43.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	175	174	$82.43	$78.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	54	30	$341.96	$116.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	49	48	$120.00	$118.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	42	$71.14	$66.79
92250 Photography of the retina	22	21	$80.00	$52.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$115.00	$98.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$150.00	$141.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$90.00	$59.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$50.00	$39.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	175	175	$80.34	$78.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	98	55	$355.00	$116.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	34	$50.00	$40.19
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	27	$87.78	$75.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$70.59	$67.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$141.25	$136.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 3635TG

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

Medicaid State Provider ID

1310138-04 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Pineywoods Eye Associates P A

4729 Ne Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 759651607

Phone: 9365642634

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 March 19, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2013

Registered at 280 N OAK ST, HEMPHILL, TX 75948 (Tel: 4097873133)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 100, HEMPHILL, TX 759480100 (Tel: 4097873133)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2013

Recorded as GARY GOLDEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2013

Optometrist (License #3635TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568545309

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 23, 2006

Last Update: March 19, 2013

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 100

Hemphill, TX 759480100

Phone: 4097873133

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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