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DR. GARY BRIAN ATKINSON O.D.
NPI 1164614996
Optometrist in Athens, GA

Active since August 15, 2007PECOS Enrolled
55 CARLTON STREET, UGA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER, ATHENS, GA 30602(706) 542-5617(706) 227-4763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Gary Brian Atkinson O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GARY BRIAN ATKINSON O.D. (NPI 1164614996) is an individual optometrist in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (OPT002445) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164614996
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY BRIAN ATKINSONCredential: O.D.
Location Address55 CARLTON STREET, UGA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTERAthens, GA 30602-1755
Mailing Address230 Kylas WayHull, GA 30646-3884
Phone(706) 542-5617
Fax(706) 227-4763
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 2011
✔ NPI 1164614996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · OPT002445✔ Licensed in AL · S-B29-TA-734
Definition
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.
55 CARLTON STREET, Athens, GA 30602
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gary Brian Atkinson O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30602 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ASHLEY A. THOMPSON MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 CARLTON STREET
ATHENS, GA 30602
Clarke County (706) 542-8638

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gary Atkinson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Atkinson is 1164614996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2007.

Where is Gary Atkinson located?

Gary Atkinson practices at 55 Carlton Street Uga University Health Center, Athens, GA 30602. The listed phone number is (706) 542-5617.

What is Gary Atkinson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Gary Atkinson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Atkinson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Gary Atkinson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Gary Atkinson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Atkinson was last updated on January 12, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.