Quick answers
- Does Gary R. Golden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary R. Golden 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 R. Golden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 215 services for Gary R. Golden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gary R. Golden's NPI number?
- 1568545309. 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 R. Golden, 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 | 150 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 215 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)63 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)48 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)45 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)27 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary R. Golden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4729 NE Stallings DrNacogdoches, TX 75965 (936) 564‑2634
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary R. Golden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pineywoods Eye Associates P A3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Nacogdoches
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nacogdoches, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pineywoods Eye Associates P A
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568545309 |
| 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