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Active NPI 1295710515 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Edward Gorz , OD

Optometrist • Algoma, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Gorz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Algoma, WI. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1984, Dr. Gorz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1021 JEFFERSON ST.

Dr. Gorz is affiliated with Lakeshore Vision Centers, Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1021 Jefferson St

Algoma, WI 542011737

Telephone 9204872020
Fax 9204875022
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lakeshore Vision Centers, Ltd Facility NPI 1780734418

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Algoma, WI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +17.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Algoma, WI (1196 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
11.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gorz (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Algoma Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
1,521 12 $2.24 $1.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
81 81 $124.00 $119.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
31 25 $88.00 $85.27
92250 Photography of the retina
28 28 $50.00 $34.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
17 17 $40.00 $31.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
17 17 $70.00 $59.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WI 1997

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
38574100 (WI)
Medicaid State Provider ID
38709200 (WI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Ptan
000247383 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lakeshore Vision Centers, Ltd

1021 Jefferson St, Algoma, WI 542011737

Phone: 9204872020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1750867149

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 April 21, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2009

Registered at 1021 JEFFERSON ST, ALGOMA, WI 542011737 (Tel: 9204872020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2009

Registered at N 7881 WILLOW DR, ALGOMA, WI 542019699 (Tel: 9204872077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 21, 2009

Recorded as JOHN GORZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2009

Optometrist (License #1997 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 09, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295710515
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 09, 2005
Last Update: April 21, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

N 7881 Willow Dr

Algoma, WI 542019699

Phone: 9204872077

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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