Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Gring, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Optometrist · La Porte, IN

  • NPI 1023236882
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
422 Perry St
La Porte, IN 463503200
(219) 325-0404
Additional location
808 Washington St
Valparaiso, IN 463834219
(224) 277-5184
Mailing address
1210 Lake Superior RD Apt 108
Valparaiso, IN 463836742

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 1, 2019
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Indiana #18002544A · South Carolina #1446 · Wisconsin #2408

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023236882. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
718
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$62,290
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 291 255 $35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 171 142 $119
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 170 170 $141
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 42 42 $117
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 18 18 $84
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 15 15 $37
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 11 11 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$279
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 11 $204.11
CooperVision Inc. 1 $41.20
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $33.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$279

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paula Gring's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Gring practices Optometrist in La Porte, IN.
Where does Dr. Paula Gring practice?
Dr. Paula Gring practices at 422 Perry St, La Porte, IN 463503200. Office phone: 2193250404.
What is Dr. Paula Gring's NPI?
Dr. Paula Gring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023236882, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Gring accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Gring accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Gring commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.