Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Gitchell, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Louisville, CO

  • NPI 1487680120
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1220 Summit View Drive
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-7797
fax (303) 673-9578

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 10, 2010
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #2485

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487680120. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,022
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$87,359
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 245 174 $93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 127 102 $36
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 109 106 $48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 95 83 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 84 75 $129
92134 Imaging of retina 57 54 $42
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 48 48 $11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 43 43 $170
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 41 39 $29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 36 36 $152

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,032
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 9 $214.32
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 7 $206.52
Sight Sciences, Inc. 2 $168.78
Alcon Vision LLC 8 $155.60
ABBVIE INC. 4 $85.86
Dompe US, Inc. 2 $45.22
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 1 $41.85
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $35.54
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 2 $30.14
RxSight Inc 1 $26.10
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $22.54

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,032

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
365
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$86,194
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 133 36 $3,841
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 68 18 $35,990
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 45 12 $1,579
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 27 0 $19,977
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 21 16 $673
Timolol Maleate Generic 21 0 $290
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 18 0 $6,635
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 18 0 $9,958
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 14 0 $7,251

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Heather Gitchell's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Gitchell practices Optometrist in Louisville, CO.
Where does Dr. Heather Gitchell practice?
Dr. Heather Gitchell practices at 1220 Summit View Drive, Louisville, CO 80027. Office phone: 3036657797.
What is Dr. Heather Gitchell's NPI?
Dr. Heather Gitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487680120, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Gitchell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Gitchell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Gitchell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.