DR. DAVID W. FERRIS AND ASSOCIATES INC – NPI #1972572998
Optometrist
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
DR. DAVID W. FERRIS AND ASSOCIATES INC is an optometrist located in WARWICK, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972572998 to DR. DAVID W. FERRIS AND ASSOCIATES INC on March 14, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Mar 14, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DR. DAVID W. FERRIS AND ASSOCIATES INC below.
NPI Profile for
DR. DAVID W. FERRIS AND ASSOCIATES INC
(more than 20 years ago)
WARWICK, RI 02888-3855 Phone: (401) 732-2350 Fax: (401) 738-2744
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Phone: (401) 732-2350
Identifiers for DR. DAVID W. FERRIS AND ASSOCIATES INC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | RI | 9009876 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 152W00000X - Optometrist (Primary) |
RI | ODTG00460 |
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