Paula Gring, O.D.
NPI 1023236882 · Optometrist · La Porte, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Gring, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in La Porte, IN (NPI 1023236882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023236882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1446 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,066 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 261 | $34 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 231 | $37 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function92273 | 216 | $115 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 183 | $117 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 127 | $138 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 34 | $82 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 808 Washington StValparaiso, IN 46383-4219Phone: (224) 277-5184
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-24
- Last updated
- 2019-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Gring's NPI number?
- Paula Gring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023236882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Gring's specialty?
- Paula Gring is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paula Gring located?
- Paula Gring's practice location on file with NPPES is 422 Perry St, La Porte, IN 46350-3200.
- What is Paula Gring's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Gring is (219) 325-0404.
- Does Paula Gring accept Medicare?
- Paula Gring is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Gring's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Gring's NPI (1023236882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.