Provider Profile

Karen L. Garrety, OD

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About Dr. Garrety

Based in Oxnard, CA, Karen L. Garrety, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Karen graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1991. Karen is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 48 Medicare patients across 51 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1215954706 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Optometry (Primary)
Optometrist (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · OptometristCalifornia State Board of Optometry
No. 10029CurrentExpires Jul 2028Since 1992
OR licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 2421As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1215954706Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Garrety specialize in?

Dr. Garrety is an optometry in Oxnard, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Garrety located?

Dr. Garrety is listed at 435 N A St, Oxnard, CA 93030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Garrety's phone number?

The number on file is (805) 483-3616. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Garrety's NPI number?

Dr. Garrety's National Provider Identifier is 1215954706. 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. Garrety go to medical school?

Dr. Garrety attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Garrety been practicing?

Dr. Garrety has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Garrety do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Garrety the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Garrety confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Garrety. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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