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Dr. Alan Roger Ringenbach , OD

Optometrist • Northampton, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alan Ringenbach, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Northampton, MA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1992, Dr. Ringenbach delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 78 MAIN ST.

Dr. Ringenbach accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, new 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

78 Main St
Suite 203

Northampton, MA 010603111

Telephone 4135842121
Fax 4135843400
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Northampton, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +19.1 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
11.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ringenbach (34 Years) 34 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
178 178 $135.00 $128.83
92250 Photography of the retina
85 83 $75.00 $37.88
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
47 47 $135.00 $133.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
17 14 $45.00 $44.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3727

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
0313386 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Gail Kielson , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Dr. Michelle Fried , PhD

Psychologist - Health

NPI 1487483954

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Rachel Magin , PsyD

Psychologist - Clinical

NPI 1528687399

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Alison Todd , MSW, LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

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Master of Social Work, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
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 78 MAIN ST, SUITE 203, NORTHAMPTON, MA 010603111 (Tel: 4135842121)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 78 MAIN ST, PO BOX 298, NORTHAMPTON, MA 010603111 (Tel: 4135842121)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as ALAN RINGENBACH, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #3727 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 18, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699767467
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 18, 2005
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

78 Main St, Po Box 298

Northampton, MA 010603111

Phone: 4135842121

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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