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DR. DOUGLAS STEVEN POSNER OD NPI 1558365221


NPI Information

NPI: 1558365221
Provider Name: DR. DOUGLAS STEVEN POSNER, OD
Classification: Optometrist - 152WC0802X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Corneal and Contact Management

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
520 NEWTON ST
FALL RIVER, MA
ZIP 02721
Phone: (508) 673-2370
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DR. Douglas Steven Posner, OD is a corneal and contact management optometrist in Fall River, MA with 46 years of experience. The provider is the professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear. DR. Douglas Steven Posner, OD NPI is 1558365221. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1978

The provider's business location address is:

520 NEWTON ST
FALL RIVER, MA
ZIP 02721-366
Phone: (508) 673-2370
Fax: (508) 673-5834

The NPI 1558365221 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient (HCPCS:92012)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92004)
  • Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions (HCPCS:92083)
  • Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye (HCPCS:92133)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 6/9/2005 and was last updated on 7/8/2007.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1152WC0802XOptometristCorneal and Contact Management2720MASSACHUSETTSYes

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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