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Optometry

Gary L. Porter, OD

Sees patients in Orland Park, IL · Palos Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Gary L. Porter, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Orland Park, IL and Palos Heights, IL. NPI 1598832677. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gary L. Porter, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
52Years since medical school (graduated 1974)
Illinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Krates Eye Centers PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Gary L. Porter see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Orland Park, IL and Palos Heights, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gary L. Porter's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Gary L. Porter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary L. Porter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Gary L. Porter?
(708) 349-9222, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gary L. Porter's NPI number?
1598832677. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gary L. Porter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gary L. Porter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Krates Eye Centers PLLC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Orland Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Orland Park, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1974
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598832677
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians