Quick answers
- Does Gerald T. Pittler accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Gerald T. Pittler may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Gerald T. Pittler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 251 services for Gerald T. Pittler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerald T. Pittler's NPI number?
- 1699708727. 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 Gerald T. Pittler, 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 251 |
| 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)77 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)77 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)15 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Diabetes19%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald T. Pittler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 855 Lakeville St, Suite 102Petaluma, CA 94952
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Petaluma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Petaluma, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of California - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699708727 |
| 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