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Edit this profileWhere to find Prinal M. Patel, OD
- Lancaster location main office
479 Old Union Tpke, Lancaster, MA 01523 - Athol location
413 Main St, Athol, MA 01331 - Worcester location
255 Park Ave Ste 606, Worcester, MA 01609 - Acton location
100 Powdermill Rd, Acton, MA 01720 - Gardner location
74 Main St, Gardner, MA 01440
About Dr. Patel
Prinal M. Patel, OD practices optometry in Lancaster, MA. Prinal is a 2023 graduate of State University of New York - State College Optometry. Prinal is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Prinal cared for 603 Medicare patients across 628 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871274522.
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
- (978) 539-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
479 OLD UNION TPKE
Lancaster, MA 01523
413 Main St
Athol, MA 01331
255 Park Ave Ste 606
Worcester, MA 01609
100 Powdermill Rd
Acton, MA 01720
74 Main St
Gardner, MA 01440
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
628 services · 603 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
33 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
277 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
61 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
50 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
37 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
29 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
91 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York - State College Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2023 at State University of New York - State College Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 6
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is an optometry in Lancaster, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel is listed at 479 Old Union Tpke, Lancaster, MA 01523. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Patel?
The number on file is (978) 539-3900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1871274522. 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
What is Dr. Patel's medical education?
Dr. Patel attended State University of New York - State College Optometry, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?
Dr. Patel has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Patel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Patel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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