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- Providence location main office
891 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903 - Providence location
830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
About Dr. Buma
Jonathan Buma, OD is an optometrist practicing in Providence, RI. Jonathan is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Jonathan provided 361 services to 330 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1780317701.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (401) 331-7850
- Email not available
Practice Locations
891 WESTMINSTER ST
Providence, RI 02903
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
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
361 services · 330 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
83 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
46 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
31 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
26 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
77 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
45 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
11 | Less 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Providence 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 1 related provider in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 1
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Buma?
Dr. Buma is an optometrist in Providence, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buma's address?
Dr. Buma is listed at 891 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Buma?
The number on file is (401) 331-7850. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Buma?
Dr. Buma's National Provider Identifier is 1780317701. 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
How much experience does Dr. Buma have?
Dr. Buma has 4+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2022. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Buma perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buma performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and 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 Dr. Buma's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Buma. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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