Brian Gaster, OD
NPI 1922099639 · Optometrist · Washington, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Gaster, OD is a Optometrist provider in Washington, PA (NPI 1922099639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922099639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OEG000418 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
331 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 115 | $83 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 115 | $118 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 35 | $38 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 18 | $43 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 17 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 16 | $59 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 84 | 31 |
| Latanoprost | 56 | 21 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 52 | 45 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 50 | 36 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 31 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 23 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,365 across 63 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2022-01-17
- Certified
- 2022-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Gaster's NPI number?
- Brian Gaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922099639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Gaster's specialty?
- Brian Gaster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Brian Gaster located?
- Brian Gaster's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 E Beau St, Washington, PA 15301-6661.
- What is Brian Gaster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Gaster is (724) 228-2982.
- Does Brian Gaster accept Medicare?
- Brian Gaster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Gaster's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Gaster's NPI (1922099639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.