Provider Profile
Gary A. Cole, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cole
Gary A. Cole, OD is an optometrist practicing in Vancouver, WA. Gary trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1997. Medicare claims data shows Gary provided 415 services to 283 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (360) 449-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6680 NE 159TH AVE. SUITE #102
Vancouver, WA 98682
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
415 services · 283 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
53 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
47 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
39 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
144 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
103 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Vancouver 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of retina 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cole?
Dr. Cole is an optometrist in Vancouver, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cole's address?
Dr. Cole is listed at 6680 Ne 159Th Ave. Suite #102, Vancouver, WA 98682. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cole?
The number on file is (360) 449-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cole?
Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1437231461. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Cole train?
Dr. Cole attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cole have?
Dr. Cole has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cole perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cole provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cole's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cole. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.