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Dr. David L Macdonald , OD

Optometrist • Old Saybrook, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Macdonald, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Old Saybrook, CT. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Macdonald delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 266 MAIN ST.

Dr. Macdonald accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

266 Main St

Old Saybrook, CT 064752397

Telephone 8603044066
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cartier Optical Inc Facility NPI 1346377405

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Old Saybrook, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +14.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Old Saybrook, CT (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
32.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Macdonald (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Old Saybrook Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
131 119 $98.89 $37.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
79 73 $184.24 $131.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
75 56 $105.00 $93.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
50 50 $184.60 $155.35
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
49 43 $75.00 $35.09
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
35 31 $85.91 $49.39
92134 Imaging of retina
33 30 $55.00 $38.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
28 28 $46.11 $28.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
23 23 $99.00 $66.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
23 23 $55.00 $34.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CT 1007

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
004060919 (CT)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Ernest Cartier , LO

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1841631926

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 19, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 19, 2013

Registered at 266 MAIN ST, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 064752397 (Tel: 8603044066)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2013

Registered at 266 MAIN ST, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 064752397 (Tel: 8603044066)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2013

Recorded as DAVID MACDONALD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2013

Optometrist (License #1007 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740282896
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005
Last Update: June 19, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

266 Main St

Old Saybrook, CT 064752397

Phone: 8603044066

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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