Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristen Gaus, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Reno, NV

  • NPI 1740578202
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
620 Sierra Rose Dr
Reno, NV 895112072
(775) 689-4519
fax (775) 829-2018
Additional location
143 Sw Shevlin Hixon Dr, Suite 101
Bend, OR 977023189
(541) 317-9747
fax (541) 317-1818
Additional location
16410 3Rd St Ste A
La Pine, OR 977398002
(541) 536-2911
fax (541) 536-2913

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 14, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Oregon #3466ATI · Nevada #703

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740578202. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
209
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$20,429
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 82 82 $126
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 47 41 $88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 22 19 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 21 21 $62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 20 20 $149
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 17 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Reno Optometrist, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$370
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 6 $153.07
Amgen INC. 1 $108.27
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $108.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$370

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
98
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$2,660
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 61 13 $891
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 23 17 $331
Travoprost Generic 14 0 $1,438

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kristen Gaus's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Gaus practices Optometrist in Reno, NV.
Where does Dr. Kristen Gaus practice?
Dr. Kristen Gaus practices at 620 Sierra Rose Dr, Reno, NV 895112072. Office phone: 7756894519.
What is Dr. Kristen Gaus's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Gaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740578202, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Gaus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Gaus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Gaus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.