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- 5900 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
About Dr. Thompson
Gerald L. Thompson, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Greenbelt, MD. Gerald trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Gerald provided 520 services to 498 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, exam of visual field with limited testing, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1831222355.
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
- (301) 982-4200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5900 GREENBELT RD
Greenbelt, MD 20770
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
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
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
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
520 services · 498 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
163 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
162 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
161 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 4
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 Greenbelt 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Gerald L. Thompson?
Gerald L. Thompson is an optometrist in Greenbelt, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Gerald L. Thompson's address?
Gerald L. Thompson is listed at 5900 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Gerald L. Thompson?
The number on file is (301) 982-4200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gerald L. Thompson?
Gerald L. Thompson's National Provider Identifier is 1831222355. 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 Gerald L. Thompson train?
Gerald L. Thompson attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gerald L. Thompson have?
Gerald L. Thompson has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Gerald L. Thompson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Gerald L. Thompson provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gerald L. Thompson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gerald L. Thompson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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