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Active NPI 1750355467 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Amy Catherine Nau , OD

Optometrist • Boston, MA

Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amy Nau, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2000, Dr. Nau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 2.

Dr. Nau is affiliated with Forefront Eyecare Pllc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, microfluid analysis of tears. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 Commonwealth Ave Ste 2

Boston, MA 022152813

Telephone 6174260370
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Forefront Eyecare Pllc Facility NPI 1578713228

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +9.8 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

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
26.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nau (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
252 190 $150.00 $135.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
234 180 $120.00 $96.13
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique
110 46 $25.00 $11.30
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
104 45 $30.00 $22.03
92134 Imaging of retina
68 60 $60.00 $43.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
43 43 $150.00 $135.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
40 36 $90.00 $60.28
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
36 35 $130.00 $96.37
92285 Photography of content of eyes
27 26 $50.00 $25.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
27 26 $60.00 $38.53
92250 Photography of the retina
23 22 $90.00 $39.77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
22 19 $210.00 $189.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
19 15 $125.00 $69.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
11 11 $50.00 $29.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 4212

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.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License MA 4212

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Forefront Eyecare Pllc

99 Bedford St, Boston, MA 021112210

Phone: 6174260370

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 August 25, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2015

Registered at 400 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 2, BOSTON, MA 022152813 (Tel: 6174260370)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2015

Registered at 400 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 2, BOSTON, MA 022152813 (Tel: 6174260370)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 25, 2015

Recorded as AMY NAU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2015

Optometrist (License #4212 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750355467
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 17, 2006
Last Update: August 25, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

400 Commonwealth Ave Ste 2

Boston, MA 022152813

Phone: 6174260370

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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