Quick answers
- Does Gary F. Strickland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary F. Strickland accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gary F. Strickland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 164 Original Medicare patients and 207 services for Gary F. Strickland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary F. Strickland's NPI number?
- 1053635201. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Gary F. Strickland, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 164 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 207 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)116 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)30 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Depression25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary F. Strickland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1165 Coast Village Rd, Suite LSanta Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 565‑5073
- 3064 Cochran StSimi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 527‑1700
- 4601 Telephone Rd, Suite 109Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 642‑4185
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary F. Strickland as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Strickland Optometric Corporation3 clinicians in the group
- GFS Management Corporation2 clinicians in the group
- Strickland Optometry2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Strickland Optometric Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053635201 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians