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Dr. Frank W Dichiara , OD

Optometrist • Cranston, RI

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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. Frank Dichiara has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date November 30, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date April 28, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Frank Dichiara, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Cranston, RI. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Dichiara provided care at the practice location at 1150 RESERVOIR AVE until profile deactivation on 2022-04-28.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1150 Reservoir Ave
Ll5

Cranston, RI 029206068

Telephone 4019438151
Fax 4019431324
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cranston, RI

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 26.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Cranston, RI (280 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 RI ODTG 00279

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

6 Associated Practitioners
Jessica Medina

Optometrist

NPI 1144559188
NPI 1235205485

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1235206400

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1366599441

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1588684575

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1679181010

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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NPI Profile Deactivated April 28, 2022

Record deactivated on April 28, 2022

NPI Profile Active February 16, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2011

Registered at 1150 RESERVOIR AVE, LL5, CRANSTON, RI 029206068 (Tel: 4019438151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2011

Registered at 1150 RESERVOIR AVE, CRANSTON, RI 029206068 (Tel: 4019438151)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 16, 2011

Recorded as FRANK DICHIARA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 16, 2011

Optometrist (License #ODTG 00279 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477620656
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2006
Last Update: February 16, 2011
Deactivation Date: April 28, 2022

Mailing Address

1150 Reservoir Ave

Cranston, RI 029206068

Phone: 4019438151

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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