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Dr. David F Amell , OD

Optometrist • Potsdam, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Amell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Potsdam, NY. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Amell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 201 MARKET ST.

Dr. Amell is affiliated with Empire Vision Center Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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

201 Market St

Potsdam, NY 136761218

Telephone 3152657872
Fax 3152656533
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Empire Vision Center Inc Facility NPI 1235198136

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Potsdam, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +1.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Potsdam, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
1.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Amell (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Potsdam Specialty Average (28.5 Years) 28.5 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
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
27 27 $56.41 $55.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY TUV007135-1

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

Empire Vision Center Inc.

560 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 121102803

Phone: 5187830090

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Lucille Hanson , PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1114324829

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Nay Saechao , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1386406031

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 21, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2009

Registered at 201 MARKET ST, POTSDAM, NY 136761218 (Tel: 3152657872)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2009

Registered at 2921 ERIE BLVD E, SYRACUSE, NY 132241430 (Tel: 3154465120)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2009

Recorded as DAVID AMELL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2009

Optometrist (License #TUV007135-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316906373
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 20, 2006
Last Update: July 21, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2921 Erie Blvd E

Syracuse, NY 132241430

Phone: 3154465120

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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