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DR. BENJAMIN H. GATES O.D.
NPI 1841502994
Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Active since July 06, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235(804) 330-2588(804) 330-4396 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin H. Gates O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN H. GATES O.D. (NPI 1841502994) is an individual optometrist in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0618001957) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841502994
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN H. GATESCredential: O.D.
Location Address8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKERichmond, VA 23235-5115
Mailing Address8107 Midlothian TpkeRichmond, VA 23235-5115 · (804) 330-2588 · Fax (804) 330-4396
Phone(804) 330-2588
Fax(804) 330-4396
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2010
✔ NPI 1841502994 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 VA · 0618001957
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.
8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE, Richmond, VA 23235
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin H. Gates O.d. 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 ID9638295413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100929001079
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 23235 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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 2

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

DR. JOHN M BICKERTON D.O.
Optometrist
8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235
Chesterfield County (804) 330-2588
FOR EYES OPTICAL CO. OF PENNSYLVANIA
Eyewear Supplier
8107 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE
RICHMOND, VA 23235
Chesterfield County (804) 330-4441

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 Benjamin Gates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Gates is 1841502994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2010.

Where is Benjamin Gates located?

Benjamin Gates practices at 8107 Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA 23235. The listed phone number is (804) 330-2588.

What is Benjamin Gates's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Gates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Gates is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Gates accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Benjamin Gates 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 Benjamin Gates was last updated on July 6, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.