DR. RONALD N. GASTER MD
NPI 1306940325
Ophthalmology in Long Beach, CA

Q: What is Ronald Gaster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Gaster is 1306940325. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2006.

Q: What is Ronald Gaster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Gaster was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since September 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.45/100

CMS Quality Rating

5901 E 7TH ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90822(562) 826-8000(562) 826-5788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Ronald N. Gaster Md NPPES

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

DR. RONALD N. GASTER MD (NPI 1306940325) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Long Beach, California, licensed in California (A026039) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306940325

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RONALD N. GASTERCredential: MD

Location Address5901 E 7TH STLong Beach, CA 90822-5201

Mailing Address5901 E 7th StLong Beach, CA 90822-5201 · (562) 826-8000 · Fax (562) 826-5788

Phone(562) 826-8000

Fax(562) 826-5788

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 1973

Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1306940325 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A026039

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

5901 E 7TH ST, Long Beach, CA 90822

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ronald N. Gaster Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729110531

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100714000556

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

273 services112 patients

Ct scan of cornea 92025

A CT scan of the cornea is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed pictures of your eye's cornea. It helps in diagnosing diseases or damage, planning for surgery, or evaluating the results of a treatment. It's a safe and painless procedure.

225 services121 patients

Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 76514

An ultrasound scan of the cornea is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the thickness of your cornea. This helps in diagnosing certain eye conditions and planning treatments. No discomfort or pain is typically experienced.

189 services108 patients

Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 76519

An ultrasound scan for the eye is a safe, non-invasive procedure. It uses sound waves to create images of your eye's structure. This helps determine the length of your eye and the power of your lens, which is crucial for diagnosing eye conditions and planning surgeries.

179 services90 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

93 services93 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

65 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90822 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

$142.39 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$77.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.45/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

91.51

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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