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Active NPI 1518271949 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Marie Kern Golson , OD

Optometrist • Midland, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Kern Golson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Midland, TX. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Kern Golson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2200 W WADLEY AVE.

Dr. Kern Golson is affiliated with Permian Basin Eye Care Center Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2200 W Wadley Ave
Ste 22

Midland, TX 797056438

Telephone 4326847287
Fax 4326847297
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Midland, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -12.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.7 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Midland, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
20.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kern Golson (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Midland Specialty Average (28.7 Years) 28.7 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $150.67 $119.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7602T

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

Permian Basin Eye Care Center Llc

2200 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX 797056435

Phone: 4326847287

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1992019301

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 September 22, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 22, 2012

Registered at 2200 W WADLEY AVE, STE 22, MIDLAND, TX 797056438 (Tel: 4326847287)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 22, 2012

Registered at 2200 W WADLEY AVE, STE 22, MIDLAND, TX 797056438 (Tel: 4326847287)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 22, 2012

Recorded as HEATHER KERN GOLSON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 22, 2012

Optometrist (License #7602T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 27, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518271949
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 27, 2010
Last Update: September 22, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2200 W Wadley Ave, Ste 22

Midland, TX 797056438

Phone: 4326847287

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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