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GALO OPTICAL
NPI 1689844292
Optometrist in Laredo, TX

Active since March 11, 2008
609 SALINAS AVE, LAREDO, TX 78040(956) 723-2132(956) 723-1721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Galo Optical NPPES

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

GALO OPTICAL (NPI 1689844292) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Laredo, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. The organization lists Ronald B Newton, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689844292
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameRONALD NEWTON
Location Address609 SALINAS AVELaredo, TX 78040-5751
Mailing Address609 Salinas AveLaredo, TX 78040-5751 · (956) 723-2132 · Fax (956) 723-1721
Phone(956) 723-2132
Fax(956) 723-1721
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRonald B NewtonOwner · (956) 723-2132
Enumeration DateMarch 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1689844292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 3203TG
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.
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X
609 SALINAS AVE, Laredo, TX 78040
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGalo Optical

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid135219708TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 4

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Galo Optical carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Galo Optical

DMEPOS supplier · Laredo, TXOperated by Ronald Newton
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Galo Optical agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20637557
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location609 Salinas AveLaredo, TX 78040
Phone(956) 723-2132
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Ocular Prostheses
Prosthetic eyes
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

RONALD NEWTON O.D.
Optometrist
609 SALINAS AVE
LAREDO, TX 78040
Webb County (956) 723-2132

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 Ronald Newton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Newton is 1689844292. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 11, 2008. The provider is doing business as Galo Optical.

Where is Ronald Newton located?

Ronald Newton is located at 609 Salinas Ave, Laredo, TX 78040. The listed phone number is (956) 723-2132.

What is Ronald Newton's specialty?

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

Does Ronald Newton accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Galo Optical accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Newton was last updated on June 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.