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Active NPI 1750333530 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Bruce David Chase , OD

Optometrist • North Reading, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Bruce Chase, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in North Reading, MA. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1975, Dr. Chase delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 133-135 MAIN ST.

Dr. Chase is affiliated with Appleton Eye Associates Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

133-135 Main St

North Reading, MA 018642275

Telephone 9786646211
Fax 9786643251
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Appleton Eye Associates P.c. Facility NPI 1497995989

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

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
51 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
7.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chase (51 Years) 51 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
88 87 $143.86 $138.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $185.00 $165.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 2547

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 Harvard
152136 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts
726191 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
W15183 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Appleton Eye Associates Pc

39 Green St, Newburyport, MA 019502652

Phone: 9784658761

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 20, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 20, 2013

Registered at 133-135 MAIN ST, NORTH READING, MA 018642275 (Tel: 9786646211)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 20, 2013

Registered at 133-135 MAIN ST, NORTH READING, MA 018642275 (Tel: 9786646211)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 20, 2013

Recorded as BRUCE CHASE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 20, 2013

Optometrist (License #2547 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750333530
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 17, 2006
Last Update: August 20, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

133-135 Main St

North Reading, MA 018642275

Phone: 9786646211

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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