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DR. GARY S LAX O.D.
NPI 1700928363
Optometrist in Ventura, CA

Active since February 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
4744 TELEPHONE RD, 3, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 642-4185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Gary S Lax O.d. NPPES

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

DR. GARY S LAX O.D. (NPI 1700928363) is an individual optometrist in Ventura, California, licensed in California (6072) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700928363
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY S LAXCredential: O.D.
Location Address4744 TELEPHONE RD, 3Ventura, CA 93003-5244
Mailing Address4601 Telephone Rd, Ste 109Ventura, CA 93003-5671 · (805) 642-4185 · Fax (805) 642-4416
Phone(805) 642-4185
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2016
✔ NPI 1700928363 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 6072
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.
4744 TELEPHONE RD, Ventura, CA 93003
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU80413CA
Medicare PINWOP6072ACA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gary S Lax 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Lax reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Strickland Optometric Corporation
0.2 mi
Optometrist
4601 TELEPHONE RD, SUITE 109
Ventura, CA 93003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609233014 (805) 642-4185

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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
$140.72 typical visit price
range $62.32 – $185.36
Typical copayment $35.18 (range $15.58 – $46.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.11 typical visit price
range $20.68 – $151.85
Typical copayment $19.27 (range $5.17 – $37.96)
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.

DR. KELLY MARIE KIDON DDS
Dentist
4744 TELEPHONE RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Ventura County (805) 653-0620

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 Lax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Lax is 1700928363. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2007.

Where is Gary Lax located?

Gary Lax practices at 4744 Telephone Rd 3, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 642-4185.

What is Gary Lax's specialty?

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

Is Gary Lax enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Gary Lax's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Lax reassigns Medicare benefits to Strickland Optometric Corporation (Ventura, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gary Lax's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Lax was last updated on March 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.