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Deactivated NPI 1851470678 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth J Arruda , OD

Optometrist • Fall River, MA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Kenneth Arruda has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date November 03, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date January 30, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Arruda, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Fall River, MA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Arruda provided care at the practice location at 920 PLYMOUTH AVE until profile deactivation on 2022-01-30.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

920 Plymouth Ave

Fall River, MA 027211944

Telephone 5086735831
Fax 5086762128
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Center For Family Vision, Pc Facility NPI 1861571754

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fall River, MA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
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
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 2239

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194804922

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated January 30, 2022

Record deactivated on January 30, 2022

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 920 PLYMOUTH AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 027211944 (Tel: 5086735831)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 920 PLYMOUTH AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 027211944 (Tel: 5086735831)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as KENNETH ARRUDA, OD

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

Optometrist (License #2239 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851470678
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 03, 2006
Last Update: July 09, 2007
Deactivation Date: January 30, 2022

Mailing Address

920 Plymouth Ave

Fall River, MA 027211944

Phone: 5086735831

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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