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Active NPI 1649055690 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Catherine Bukspan , OD

Optometrist • Providence, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Catherine Bukspan, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Providence, RI. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Dr. Bukspan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 623 ATWELLS AVE.

Dr. Bukspan is affiliated with Madison Ophthalmology Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

623 Atwells Ave

Providence, RI 029097403

Telephone 4012737100
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Key Program, Inc. Facility NPI 1649395583

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Providence, RI

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -13.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
65 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bukspan (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Providence Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-03
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY 011069

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License RI ODTG00742

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

Madison Ophthalmology Pllc

161 Madison Ave, New York, NY 100165456

Phone: 2124480101161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 29, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 29, 2023

Registered at 623 ATWELLS AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 029097403 (Tel: 4012737100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2023

Registered at 255 PROMENADE ST APT 120, PROVIDENCE, RI 029085752

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 29, 2023

Recorded as CATHERINE BUKSPAN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2023

Optometrist (License #ODTG00742 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649055690
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 29, 2023
Last Update: February 03, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

255 Promenade St Apt 120

Providence, RI 029085752

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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