Provider Profile
Charles Leahy, O.D., M.S.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Leahy
Charles Leahy, O.D., M.S. is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Charles trained at New England College of Optometry, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 84 services to 72 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (617) 573-4296
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
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
84 services · 72 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
45 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other optometrists in Boston 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New England College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at New England College of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Charles Leahy, O.D. specialize in?
Charles Leahy, O.D. is an optometrist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Optometrist — Corneal & Contact Lens”.
NPI registry
Where is Charles Leahy, O.D. located?
Charles Leahy, O.D. is listed at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Charles Leahy, O.D.'s phone number?
The number on file is (617) 573-4296. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Charles Leahy, O.D.?
Charles Leahy, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1700953783. 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 Charles Leahy, O.D. train?
Charles Leahy, O.D. attended New England College of Optometry, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Charles Leahy, O.D. have?
Charles Leahy, O.D. has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Charles Leahy, O.D. do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles Leahy, O.D. provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Charles Leahy, O.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charles Leahy, O.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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