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Active NPI 1710906284 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Nimali S Patel , OD

Optometrist • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nimali Patel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Patel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 165 CAMBRIDGE ST.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Charles M Cummins, Od, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

165 Cambridge St

Boston, MA 021142783

Telephone 6173672462
Fax 6173672462
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +6.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
220 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% 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. Patel (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 4430

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

Charles M Cummins, Od, Pa

1255 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 070033000

Phone: 9733387575

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 165 CAMBRIDGE ST, BOSTON, MA 021142783 (Tel: 6173672462)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 6 WHITTIER PL, APT 16B, BOSTON, MA 021141443 (Tel: 9732073369)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as NIMALI PATEL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #4430 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710906284
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 18, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

6 Whittier Pl, Apt 16b

Boston, MA 021141443

Phone: 9732073369

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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