# Gary James Avallone, OD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/gary-avallone-od-1457300261
NPI: 1457300261
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Gary James Avallone, OD is a optometry based in Ruston, LA practicing at Vision Associates Inc with NPI 1457300261.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Optometry
- Credential: OD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON  - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
- Graduation year: 1983
- NPI: 1457300261 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1457300261))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Vision Associates Inc
- Address: 911 Tech Dr, Ruston, LA, 712700701
- Phone: (318) 251-9095
- Group practice size: 2 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Gary James Avallone, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1457300261).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 8 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $616.

Largest disclosed payer: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ($184 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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