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- 172 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803
About Dr. Smail
Alec J. Smail, OD is an optometrist based in Burlington, MA. Alec is a 1995 graduate of New England College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Alec cared for 826 Medicare patients across 855 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396742854.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (781) 229-2639
- Email not available
Practice Locations
172 CAMBRIDGE ST
Burlington, MA 01803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
855 services · 826 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
583 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
145 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
45 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
42 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
40 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Burlington 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New England College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at New England College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Smail specialize in?
Dr. Smail is an optometrist in Burlington, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Smail located?
Dr. Smail is listed at 172 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smail's phone number?
The number on file is (781) 229-2639. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smail's NPI number?
Dr. Smail's National Provider Identifier is 1396742854. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Smail go to medical school?
Dr. Smail attended New England College of Optometry, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Smail been practicing?
Dr. Smail has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Smail do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smail provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Smail confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smail. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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