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Active NPI 1801687900 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ruby Martinez , OD

Optometrist • Lakeland, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruby Martinez, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lakeland, FL. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2025, Dr. Martinez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD.

Dr. Martinez does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd

Lakeland, FL 338053065

Telephone 8636807486
Fax 8662648519
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Watson Clinic Llp Facility NPI 1316940695

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lakeland, FL

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -13.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
46 Specialists

Practicing in Lakeland, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Martinez (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Lakeland Specialty Average (14.8 Years) 14.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC6798

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Dawn Palaszewski , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1003005810

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Yelena Kozirovsky , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003108085

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Julia Mcneice , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003308222

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Cheza Wilkinson , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003452418

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nathan Yount

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003479890
Jasie Behrens , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003481680

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2026

Registered at 1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 338053065 (Tel: 8636807486)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2026

Registered at 1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 338053065 (Tel: 8636807000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2026

Recorded as RUBY MARTINEZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2026

Optometrist (License #OPC6798 in FL)

NPI Profile Active May 16, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 16, 2025

Registered at 145 HERON BAY RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322183595 (Tel: 9044706900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 16, 2025

Registered at 7946 KAITLIN CIR, LAKELAND, FL 338105142 (Tel: 8636144404)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 16, 2025

Recorded as RUBY MARTINEZ

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 16, 2025

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801687900
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2025
Last Update: July 17, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd

Lakeland, FL 338053065

Phone: 8636807000

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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