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Active NPI 1285211979 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek J Metcalfe , MD

Ophthalmology • Lancaster, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Metcalfe, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Lancaster, MA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2021, Dr. Metcalfe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 479 OLD UNION TPKE.

Dr. Metcalfe is affiliated with D'Ambrosio Eye Care Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

479 Old Union Tpke

Lancaster, MA 015233029

Telephone 9785373900
Fax 9785376030
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 D'ambrosio Eye Care, Inc. Facility NPI 1922020874

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tufts University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Lancaster, MA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -17.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Lancaster, MA (841 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Metcalfe (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Lancaster Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-20
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 1021929

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

D'ambrosio Eye Care Inc

479 Old Union Tpke, Lancaster, MA 015233029

Phone: 9785373900

Secondary Practice Locations

281 Lincoln St

Worcester, MA 016052138

Phone: 5083341000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2025

Registered at 479 OLD UNION TPKE, LANCASTER, MA 015233029 (Tel: 9785373900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2025

Registered at 479 OLD UNION TPKE, LANCASTER, MA 015233029 (Tel: 9785373900)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #1021929 in MA)

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2021

Registered at 281 LINCOLN ST, WORCESTER, MA 016052138 (Tel: 5083341000)

NPI Profile Active March 27, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2021

Registered at 55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 016550002 (Tel: 5083341000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2021

Registered at 55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 016550002

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2021

Recorded as DEREK METCALFE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 27, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285211979
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 27, 2021
Last Update: February 20, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

479 Old Union Tpke

Lancaster, MA 015233029

Phone: 9785373900

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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