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Deactivated NPI 1649275850 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Donald S Smith , OD

Optometrist • Buffalo, NY

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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. Donald Smith has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 15, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date February 17, 2006
Total Practice Duration ~1 Years of Practice (2005 – 2006)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Donald Smith, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Throughout an active medical career spanning 1 years, Dr. Smith provided care at the practice location at 696 S OGDEN ST until profile deactivation on 2006-02-17.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

696 S Ogden St

Buffalo, NY 142062317

Telephone 7168968831
Fax 7168962318
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Amar Atwal, Md Pc Facility NPI 1013982727

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Buffalo, NY

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY VUT004019

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

15 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194915371

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205886421

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1306841531

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1356346795

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1427090596

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1447255807

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 14, 2016

Registered at 696 S OGDEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 142062317 (Tel: 7168968831)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 14, 2016

Registered at 3095 HARLEM RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 142252500 (Tel: 7168968831)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 14, 2016

Recorded as DONALD SMITH, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 14, 2016

Optometrist (License #VUT004019 in NY)

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NPI Profile Reactivated April 01, 2006

Record officially reactivated for active practice on April 01, 2006

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NPI Profile Deactivated February 17, 2006

Record deactivated on February 17, 2006

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649275850
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 15, 2005
Last Update: September 14, 2016
Deactivation Date: February 17, 2006
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3095 Harlem Rd

Cheektowaga, NY 142252500

Phone: 7168968831

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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