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Dr. Augustus Guarente , OD

Optometrist • Kingston, NY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Augustus Guarente, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Kingston, NY. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1979, Dr. Guarente delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 240 LUCAS AVE.

Dr. Guarente does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient problem focused 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

240 Lucas Ave

Kingston, NY 124014316

Telephone 8453394990
Fax 8453395001
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Kingston, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +14.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Kingston, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
9.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Guarente (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Kingston Specialty Average (32.8 Years) 32.8 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
306 305 $130.00 $127.39
92250 Photography of the retina
98 98 $55.00 $37.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
39 28 $110.00 $90.20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $130.00 $128.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY TUV3749

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1588758577

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1811082621

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 25, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2010

Registered at 240 LUCAS AVE, KINGSTON, NY 124014316 (Tel: 8453394990)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2010

Registered at 240 LUCAS AVE, KINGSTON, NY 124014316 (Tel: 8453394990)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2010

Recorded as AUGUSTUS GUARENTE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2010

Optometrist (License #TUV3749 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144312885
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 29, 2006
Last Update: June 25, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

240 Lucas Ave

Kingston, NY 124014316

Phone: 8453394990

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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