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Dr. Dennis M Dorans , OD

Optometrist • Palmer, MA

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dennis Dorans, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Palmer, MA. With approximately 39 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Dorans provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1504 N MAIN ST.

Dr. Dorans is affiliated with Kelly And Velazquez Eye Center Pc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1504 N Main St

Palmer, MA 010691215

Telephone 4132833511
Fax 4132835396
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Palmer, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +15.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Palmer, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dorans (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Palmer Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 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
552 550 $299.00 $122.36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $389.00 $144.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
14 13 $107.00 $54.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3344

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
0353736 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
W16079
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthnet
000000020721
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID First Health
2117490
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cmhc
350274
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
4870600-002
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Network Health
982182
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
MA1270
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Connecticare
334400
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim
152675

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kelly And Velazquez Eye Center Pc

1504 N Main St, Palmer, MA 010691215

Phone: 4132833511

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1396731097

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437843398

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1649271883

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

James Phillips , OPTICIAN

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1679763254
Timothy Murphy , OPTICIAN

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1992800767

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 20, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 20, 2011

Registered at 1504 N MAIN ST, PALMER, MA 010691215 (Tel: 4132833511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 20, 2011

Registered at 1504 N MAIN ST, PALMER, MA 010691215 (Tel: 4132833511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 20, 2011

Recorded as DENNIS DORANS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 20, 2011

Optometrist (License #3344 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699776773
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005
Last Update: July 01, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1504 N Main St

Palmer, MA 010691215

Phone: 4132833511

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