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- 7340 West College Drive, Second Floor, Palos Heights, IL 60463
About Dr. Porter
Gary L. Porter, OD practices optometry in Palos Heights, IL. Gary is a 1974 graduate of Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago. Gary is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Gary provided 585 services to 501 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598832677.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (708) 361-7800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7340 WEST COLLEGE DRIVE SECOND FLOOR
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
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 fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
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
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
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
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
585 services · 501 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
366 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
108 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
46 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
42 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Palos Heights 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1974 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Porter?
Dr. Porter is an optometry in Palos Heights, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Porter's address?
Dr. Porter is listed at 7340 West College Drive Second Floor, Palos Heights, IL 60463. 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. Porter?
The number on file is (708) 361-7800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Porter?
Dr. Porter's National Provider Identifier is 1598832677. 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. Porter train?
Dr. Porter attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Porter have?
Dr. Porter has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Porter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Porter provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Porter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Porter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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