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Edit this profileWhere to find Paula J. Gring, O.D.
- La Porte location main office
422 Perry St, La Porte, IN 46350 - Valparaiso location
808 Washington St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
About Dr. Gring
Paula J. Gring, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in La Porte, IN. Paula trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Paula cared for 982 Medicare patients across 1,066 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes, and measurement of retinal and optic nerve function. This provider record is associated with NPI 1023236882.
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
- (219) 325-0404
- Email not available
Practice Locations
422 PERRY ST
La Porte, IN 46350
808 Washington St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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
1,066 services · 982 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
261 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
216 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
183 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
127 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
34 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
231 | More 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 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 La Porte 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Paula J. Gring?
Paula J. Gring is an optometrist in La Porte, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Paula J. Gring's address?
Paula J. Gring is listed at 422 Perry St, La Porte, IN 46350. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Paula J. Gring?
The number on file is (219) 325-0404. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Paula J. Gring's NPI number?
Paula J. Gring's National Provider Identifier is 1023236882. 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 Paula J. Gring train?
Paula J. Gring attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Paula J. Gring been practicing?
Paula J. Gring has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Paula J. Gring perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Paula J. Gring provides treatments such as photography of the retina and measurement of retinal and optic nerve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Paula J. Gring confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paula J. Gring. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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