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Active NPI 1578328514 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Caroline Coutu , OD

Optometrist • Fall River, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Caroline Coutu, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Fall River, MA. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 2024, Dr. Coutu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1565 N MAIN ST STE 406.

Dr. Coutu is affiliated with Center For Sight, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1565 N Main St Ste 406

Fall River, MA 027202972

Telephone 5087302020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Center For Sight, Inc Facility NPI 1558352013

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Massachusetts Medical School

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fall River, MA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -23.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Fall River, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Coutu (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Fall River Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
225 225 $270.00 $128.33
92250 Photography of the retina
125 89 $110.00 $27.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
41 40 $120.00 $57.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
34 29 $80.00 $31.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $330.00 $152.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-05
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA OPT5706

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

Center For Sight, Inc

1565 N Main St, Fall River, MA 027202972

Phone: 5087302020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1437140860

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1548697675

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1831186386

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1831714625

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1861542532

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1912484999

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 29, 2024

Recorded as CAROLINE COUTU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2024

Optometrist (License #OPT5706 in MA)

NPI Profile Active February 19, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2024

Registered at 1565 N MAIN ST STE 406, FALL RIVER, MA 027202972 (Tel: 5087302020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2024

Registered at 59 HOMEWOOD AVE, NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 029113229 (Tel: 4015784716)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2024

Recorded as CAROLINE COUTU

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 19, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578328514
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 19, 2024
Last Update: January 05, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

59 Homewood Ave

North Providence, RI 029113229

Phone: 4015784716

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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