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Active NPI 1659344216 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Suzanne M Ward , OD

Optometrist • North Reading, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Suzanne Ward, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in North Reading, MA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Ward delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 162 PARK ST.

Dr. Ward is affiliated with Jimmerson Eyecare and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

162 Park St
Suite 201

North Reading, MA 018642346

Telephone 9782761111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in North Reading, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 43.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in North Reading, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ward (35 Years) 35 Yrs
North Reading Specialty Average (43.0 Years) 43.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 20 $160.00 $94.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3666

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
W16226 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Jimmerson Eyecare

162 Park St, North Reading, MA 018642346

Phone: 9782761111

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 18, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2009

Registered at 162 PARK ST, SUITE 201, NORTH READING, MA 018642346 (Tel: 9782761111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2009

Registered at 162 PARK ST, SUITE 201, NORTH READING, MA 018642346 (Tel: 9782761111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2009

Recorded as SUZANNE WARD, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2009

Optometrist (License #3666 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659344216
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 13, 2006
Last Update: September 18, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

162 Park St, Suite 201

North Reading, MA 018642346

Phone: 9782761111

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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