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Active NPI 1366403974 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Shepard Arnold Adler , OD

Optometrist • Largo, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shepard Adler, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Largo, FL. With approximately 54 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1972, Dr. Adler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1211092WAYNORTH.

Dr. Adler is affiliated with Gulf Coast Optometry Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1211092waynorth

Largo, FL 337734325

Telephone 7273986945

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1972

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Largo, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
54 Yrs +32.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
31 Specialists

Practicing in Largo, 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. Adler (54 Years) 54 Yrs
Largo Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC1013

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gulf Coast Optometry Pa

1531 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 336295808

Phone: 8133023083

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 1211092WAYNORTH, LARGO, FL 337734325 (Tel: 7273986945)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 1211092WAYNORTH, LARGO, FL 337734325 (Tel: 7273986945)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as SHEPARD ADLER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #OPC1013 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1366403974
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 31, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1211092waynorth

Largo, FL 337734325

Phone: 7273986945

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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