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Active NPI 1336300235 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rita A Cherian , OD

Optometrist • Wakefield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rita Cherian, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Wakefield, MA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Cherian delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 669 MAIN ST.

Dr. Cherian is affiliated with North Suburban Eye Associates Pc and 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

669 Main St

Wakefield, MA 018805221

Telephone 7812455200
Fax 7812463932
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wakefield, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -0.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Wakefield, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cherian (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Wakefield Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
500 456 $309.75 $147.47
92250 Photography of the retina
110 107 $152.02 $43.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
78 78 $343.33 $174.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
46 42 $216.35 $104.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
43 40 $202.67 $104.33
92134 Imaging of retina
42 39 $124.17 $46.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
39 38 $114.26 $41.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
29 28 $176.24 $75.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 4699

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 PA OEG002055

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Suburban Eye Associates Pc

669 Main St, Wakefield, MA 018805221

Phone: 7812455200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1275681132

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437275369

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1588616775

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1649321399

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1982655643

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 March 20, 2019

Registered at 669 MAIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 018805221 (Tel: 7812455200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 20, 2019

Registered at 669 MAIN ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 018805221 (Tel: 7812455200)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 20, 2019

Optometrist (License #4699 in MA)

NPI Profile Active June 23, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2008

Registered at 225 BEECH ST, BELMONT, MA 024781940 (Tel: 6174892471)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2008

Registered at 225 BEECH ST, BELMONT, MA 024781940 (Tel: 6174892471)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2008

Recorded as RITA CHERIAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2008

Optometrist (License #OEG002055 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336300235
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 23, 2008
Last Update: March 20, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

669 Main St

Wakefield, MA 018805221

Phone: 7812455200

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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