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Dr. Alec J Smail , OD

Optometrist • Burlington, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alec Smail, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Burlington, MA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Smail delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 172 CAMBRIDGE ST.

Dr. Smail is affiliated with Boston Laser Eye Institute Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

172 Cambridge St

Burlington, MA 018032921

Telephone 7812292639
Fax 7813127702
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Associates Pc Facility NPI 1790789741

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Burlington, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +15.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Burlington, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smail (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Burlington Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
583 561 $253.00 $102.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
145 142 $392.73 $142.80
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
45 43 $113.00 $73.05
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
42 40 $86.71 $27.45
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
40 40 $432.00 $168.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3925

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
0337510 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
CE5062

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Boston Laser Eye Institute Pc

204 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 024815473

Phone: 6172022020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Mary Eldridge , LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1164521068

Licensed Practical Nurse

Catherine Oconnor , LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1285733154

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1427054576

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 23, 2024

Registered at 172 CAMBRIDGE ST, BURLINGTON, MA 018032921 (Tel: 7812292639)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 23, 2024

Registered at 172 CAMBRIDGE ST, BURLINGTON, MA 018032921 (Tel: 7812292639)

NPI Profile Active June 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 20, 2008

Registered at 172 CAMBRIDGE STREET, BURLINGTON, MA 01803 (Tel: 7812724944)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2008

Registered at 172 CAMBRIDGE STREET, BURLINGTON, MA 01803 (Tel: 7812724944)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2008

Recorded as ALEC SMAIL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2008

Optometrist (License #3925 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396742854
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 30, 2005
Last Update: July 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

172 Cambridge St

Burlington, MA 018032921

Phone: 7812292639

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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