Dr. James Paul Lahive , OD
Optometrist • Wellesley, MA
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. James Lahive has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Lahive, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Wellesley, MA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 19 years, Dr. Lahive provided care at the practice location at 888 WORCESTER ST until profile deactivation on 2025-10-16.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included photography of the retina, new patient complete exam of visual system, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
888 Worcester St
Suite 130
Wellesley, MA 024823744
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Wellesley, MA
Practicing in Wellesley, MA (1567 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
103 | 103 | $100.63 | $39.72 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
67 | 67 | $190.00 | $164.87 |
|
99308
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
|
63 | 60 | $99.00 | $72.94 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
51 | 51 | $158.00 | $138.35 |
|
99307
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes
|
22 | 22 | $64.00 | $46.14 |
|
76514
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
|
21 | 21 | $19.00 | $12.25 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dentist
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Audiologist
Master of Science, CCCA
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Record deactivated on October 16, 2025
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 888 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 130, WELLESLEY, MA 024823744 (Tel: 6179646681)
Registered at 888 WORCESTER ST, SUITE 130, WELLESLEY, MA 024823744 (Tel: 6179646681)
Recorded as JAMES LAHIVE, OD
Optometrist (License #3297 in MA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
888 Worcester St, Suite 130
Wellesley, MA 024823744
Phone: 6179646681
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