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Dr. Earle Ullman Scharff , OD

Optometrist • Warwick, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Earle Scharff, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Warwick, RI. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1984, Dr. Scharff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 566 TOLL GATE RD.

Dr. Scharff is affiliated with Refocus Eye Health Of Ri, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

566 Toll Gate Rd

Warwick, RI 028862799

Telephone 4017384800
Fax 4017388153
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Apple Eyewear, Inc Facility NPI 1720296254

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Warwick, RI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +21.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
42 Specialists

Practicing in Warwick, RI (280 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Scharff (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Warwick Specialty Average (20.1 Years) 20.1 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
244 241 $307.17 $128.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
83 65 $200.90 $90.77
92134 Imaging of retina
71 71 $102.13 $41.12
92250 Photography of the retina
64 64 $146.74 $37.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
33 33 $354.27 $151.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
33 33 $232.95 $92.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
25 25 $95.22 $37.09
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
18 13 $605.80 $197.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 13 $316.64 $123.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-21
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License RI ODTA00395

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
9007899 (RI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Refocus Eye Health Of Ri, Llc

55 Village Square Dr, South Kingstown, RI 028798274

Phone: 4012722020

Refocus Eye Health Of Ri, Llc

235 Hanover St, Fall River, MA 027205299

Phone: 5086790150

Secondary Practice Locations

166 Cass Ave Unit 1

Woonsocket, RI 028954712

Phone: 4017692511

1404 Atwood Ave

Johnston, RI 029194841

Phone: 4019436000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013279496

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043704794

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1073670428

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stephanie Costa , CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083101174

Certified Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1205319944

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1225097314

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 14, 2021

Registered at 566 TOLL GATE RD, WARWICK, RI 028862799 (Tel: 4017384800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 14, 2021

Registered at 566 TOLL GATE RD, WARWICK, RI 028862799 (Tel: 4017384800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2020

Registered at 55 DORRANCE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029032221 (Tel: 4018610220)

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2017

Registered at 175 PARAMOUNT DR, SUITE 203, RAYNHAM, MA 027671065 (Tel: 7743203040)

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2017

Registered at 55 DORRANCE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029032221 (Tel: 4018610220)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2017

Recorded as EARLE SCHARFF, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2017

Optometrist (License #ODTA00395 in RI)

NPI Profile Active September 25, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 25, 2015

Registered at 55 DORRANCE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029032221 (Tel: 4018610220)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2015

Registered at 55 DORRANCE ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029032221 (Tel: 4018610220)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 25, 2015

Recorded as EARLE SCHARFF, OD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 25, 2015

Optometrist (License #ODTA00395 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982637153
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 09, 2006
Last Update: September 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

566 Toll Gate Rd

Warwick, RI 028862799

Phone: 4017384800

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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