Active NPI 1437231461 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Alan Cole , OD

Optometrist • Vancouver, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Cole, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Vancouver, WA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1997, Dr. Cole delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6680 NE 159TH AVE..

Dr. Cole is affiliated with East Vancouver Eye Clinic Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6680 Ne 159th Ave.
Suite #102

Vancouver, WA 986823880

Telephone 3604493937

Fax 3604493094

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 East Vancouver Eye Clinic P.s. Facility NPI 1790907491

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Vancouver, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +9.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.2 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

82 Specialists

Practicing in Vancouver, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

44.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cole (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Vancouver Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	144	97	$225.00	$127.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	63	$175.00	$89.58
92134 Imaging of retina	53	38	$75.00	$39.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	30	$150.00	$62.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	39	26	$75.00	$33.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$325.00	$166.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$150.00	$127.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	133	85	$200.00	$126.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	42	$150.00	$90.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	53	40	$150.00	$61.99
92134 Imaging of retina	45	40	$75.00	$40.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	42	30	$75.00	$33.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$150.00	$127.37
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	11	$275.00	$178.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	67	$199.60	$128.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	28	$273.86	$180.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	29	$146.50	$90.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	20	$151.83	$63.59
92134 Imaging of retina	30	25	$78.53	$40.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	27	18	$76.11	$34.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$148.82	$127.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	73	$197.00	$128.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	35	$133.00	$87.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	25	$161.00	$63.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	24	$81.00	$34.22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$140.00	$129.04
92134 Imaging of retina	17	16	$81.00	$41.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	72	$193.21	$107.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	43	$128.03	$75.03
92134 Imaging of retina	33	29	$81.00	$41.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	25	$161.00	$64.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	22	$81.00	$35.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$143.00	$128.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	66	$121.00	$73.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	69	$179.00	$106.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	28	$161.00	$62.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	24	$81.00	$34.09
92134 Imaging of retina	29	24	$81.00	$40.43
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$143.00	$121.15
92250 Photography of the retina	17	16	$138.00	$50.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	87	$140.61	$70.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	45	$179.00	$104.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	26	$161.00	$60.53
92134 Imaging of retina	35	29	$81.00	$40.19
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	24	$81.00	$32.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$143.00	$123.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	102	$121.00	$65.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	32	$179.00	$98.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	38	28	$161.00	$57.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	29	$81.00	$31.30
92134 Imaging of retina	25	18	$81.00	$38.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$143.00	$117.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 3402TX

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

2023828 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

East Vancouver Eye Clinic Ps

6680 Ne 159th Ave, Vancouver, WA 986823881

Phone: 3604493937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Tracy Dodd , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1972621886

Doctor of Optometry

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 September 27, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 27, 2010

Registered at 6680 NE 159TH AVE., SUITE #102, VANCOUVER, WA 986823880 (Tel: 3604493937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2010

Registered at 6680 NE 159TH AVE., SUITE #102, VANCOUVER, WA 986823880 (Tel: 3604493937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 27, 2010

Recorded as GARY COLE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 27, 2010

Optometrist (License #3402TX in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437231461

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 19, 2006

Last Update: September 27, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6680 Ne 159th Ave., Suite #102

Vancouver, WA 986823880

Phone: 3604493937

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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