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Active NPI 1295045615 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laurel Chute , OD

Optometrist • Northampton, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laurel Chute, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Northampton, MA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Chute delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 274 PLEASANT ST.

Dr. Chute is affiliated with Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, imaging of optic nerve, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

274 Pleasant St

Northampton, MA 010603992

Telephone 4135846616
Fax 4135841951
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Optical Studio, Llc Facility NPI 1033244330

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Northampton, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs +1.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Northampton, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chute (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Northampton Specialty Average (14.9 Years) 14.9 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
92134 Imaging of retina
36 33 $120.00 $26.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
24 24 $120.00 $25.13
92250 Photography of the retina
23 23 $120.00 $28.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
19 19 $135.00 $51.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-07
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA MA4958

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VT 030.0069780

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

Medicaid State Provider ID
110095911A (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare
003221301 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc

70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 010022271

Phone: 4138354980

Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc

58 Old N Rd, Worthington, MA 010989753

Phone: 4132385511

Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc

73 Russell Rd, Huntington, MA 010509777

Phone: 4136673009

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

Alexa Vardiman

Optometrist

NPI 1336938364
NPI 1386887487

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1407849987

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1760006431

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2020

Registered at 274 PLEASANT ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA 010603992 (Tel: 4135846616)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2020

Registered at 1950 OLD GALLOWS RD STE 520, VIENNA, VA 221823970 (Tel: 7038478899)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2020

Optometrist (License #030.0069780 in VT)

NPI Profile Active July 02, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 02, 2013

Registered at 98 LOWER WESTFIELD ROAD, HOLYOKE, MA 010402709 (Tel: 4135523937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 02, 2013

Registered at 89 MAIN ST, EASTHAMPTON, MA 010272020

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 02, 2013

Recorded as LAUREL CHUTE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 02, 2013

Optometrist (License #MA4958 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295045615
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 19, 2010
Last Update: August 07, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520

Vienna, VA 221823970

Phone: 7038478899

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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