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Dr. Paul V Hamel , OD

Optometrist • Peabody, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Hamel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Peabody, MA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1994, Dr. Hamel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9 SYLVAN ST.

Dr. Hamel is affiliated with Eye Exams Llc 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, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9 Sylvan St

Peabody, MA 019601606

Telephone 9785321022
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dr. Paul V. Hamel Facility NPI 1942359609

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Peabody, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +3.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Peabody, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
9.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hamel (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Peabody Specialty Average (28.1 Years) 28.1 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
149 141 $140.00 $128.50
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
137 137 $140.00 $137.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
23 23 $84.35 $64.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-10
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3833

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
0369543 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Exams Llc

9 Sylvan St, Peabody, MA 019601606

Phone: 9785321022

Secondary Practice Locations

339 Squire Rd

Revere, MA 021516148

Phone: 7812895900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Sheng-Hung Yeh

Optometrist

NPI 1184450108
NPI 1376379149

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 November 15, 2022

Registered at 9 SYLVAN ST, PEABODY, MA 019601606 (Tel: 9785321022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 3555, PEABODY, MA 019613555 (Tel: 9785321022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 18, 2018

Registered at 9 SYLVAN ST, PEABODY, MA 019601606 (Tel: 9785321022)

NPI Profile Active March 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 07, 2013

Registered at 339 SQUIRE RD, REVERE, MA 021514309 (Tel: 7812895900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2013

Registered at 229 ANDOVER ST, #3, PEABODY, MA 01960 (Tel: 9785321022)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 07, 2013

Recorded as PAUL HAMEL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2013

Optometrist (License #3833 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497752513
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 05, 2005
Last Update: November 15, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 3555

Peabody, MA 019613555

Phone: 9785321022

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