GARY D. POLAN O.D. – NPI #1942368972
Optometrist

Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

GARY POLAN is an optometrist located in PACIFIC PALISADES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942368972 to GARY POLAN on December 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152WV0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist, specializing in Vision Therapy

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Dec 19, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GARY POLAN below.

NPI Profile for
GARY D. POLAN

NPI Number
1942368972
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GARY D. POLAN
Credentials
O.D.
Primary location
970 MONUMENT ST
STE 102
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272-3860
Phone: (310) 459-0055 Fax: (310) 459-4070
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 19, 2019

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152WV0400X
- Optometrist / Vision Therapy (Primary)		 CA CA8007TPL

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency

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