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Active NPI 1487536884 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cheryl Thimothi , OD

Optometrist • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cheryl Thimothi, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2025, Dr. Thimothi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3601 GROVE AVE.

Dr. Thimothi is affiliated with Grove Ave Eye Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3601 Grove Ave

Richmond, VA 232212201

Telephone 8043533937
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Grove Ave Eye Center Pc Facility NPI 1801976097

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Richmond, VA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -16.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 20.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
96 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (1522 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. Thimothi (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Richmond Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License VA 0618003548

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

Grove Ave Eye Center Pc

14431 Sommerville Ct, Midlothian, VA 231136812

Phone: 8048888998

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Joseph Allen

Optometrist

NPI 1023390499

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 24, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2025

Registered at 3601 GROVE AVE, RICHMOND, VA 232212201 (Tel: 8043533937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2025

Registered at 3601 GROVE AVE, RICHMOND, VA 232212201 (Tel: 8043533937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2025

Recorded as CHERYL THIMOTHI, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2025

Optometrist (License #0618003548 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487536884
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2025
Last Update: July 24, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3601 Grove Ave

Richmond, VA 232212201

Phone: 8043533937

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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