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Active NPI 1841502994 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin H. Gates , OD

Optometrist • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Gates, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Gates delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

Dr. Gates is affiliated with Family Vision Care Of Richmond and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8107 Midlothian Tpke

Richmond, VA 232355115

Telephone 8043302588
Fax 8043304396
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -1.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 20.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
96 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (1522 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. Gates (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Richmond Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618001957

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

Family Vision Care Of Richmond

4114 Innslake Dr, Glen Allen, VA 230603344

Phone: 8042179883

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1376677666

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
NPI Profile Active July 06, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2010

Registered at 8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, RICHMOND, VA 232355115 (Tel: 8043302588)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2010

Registered at 8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, RICHMOND, VA 232355115 (Tel: 8043302588)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2010

Recorded as BENJAMIN GATES, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2010

Optometrist (License #0618001957 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 06, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841502994
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 06, 2010
Last Update: July 06, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8107 Midlothian Tpke

Richmond, VA 232355115

Phone: 8043302588

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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