Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gary Cole, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Vancouver, WA
- NPI 1437231461
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6680 Ne 159Th Ave., Suite #102
Vancouver, WA 986823880
(360) 449-3937
fax (360) 449-3094
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 27, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Washington #3402TX
- Medicaid
- WA #2023828
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437231461. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
368
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$33,507
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 133 | 85 | $127 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 68 | 42 | $90 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 53 | 40 | $62 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 45 | 40 | $40 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 42 | 30 | $33 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 15 | 15 | $127 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 12 | 11 | $178 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Vancouver Optometrist, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$281
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $112.50 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 5 | $93.31 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $23.98 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 1 | $18.21 | |
| Thea Pharma INC. | 1 | $18.03 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $14.56 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
299
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$101,869
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 89 | 24 | $3,479 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 69 | 18 | $848 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 34 | 16 | $41,852 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 26 | 0 | $33,877 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 25 | 0 | $978 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $6,447 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $3,508 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $2,081 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 11 | 0 | $8,801 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gary Cole's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Cole practices Optometrist in Vancouver, WA.
Where does Dr. Gary Cole practice?
Dr. Gary Cole practices at 6680 Ne 159Th Ave., Vancouver, WA 986823880. Office phone: 3604493937.
What is Dr. Gary Cole's NPI?
Dr. Gary Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437231461, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Cole accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Cole commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.