Dr. Gary E Tatum , OD
Optometrist • Jasper, TX
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Gary Tatum has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Gary Tatum, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Jasper, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Tatum provided care at the practice location at 922 N WHEELER ST until profile deactivation on 2026-04-02.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
922 N Wheeler St
Jasper, TX 759513129
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Jasper, TX
Practicing in Jasper, TX (5156 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99202
New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
|
27 | 27 | $95.00 | $64.74 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
21 | 21 | $95.00 | $37.89 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on April 02, 2026
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 922 N WHEELER ST, JASPER, TX 759513129 (Tel: 4093845192)
Registered at 922 N WHEELER ST, JASPER, TX 759513129 (Tel: 4093845192)
Recorded as GARY TATUM, OD
Optometrist (License #1847T in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
922 N Wheeler St
Jasper, TX 759513129
Phone: 4093845192
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