EDWARD P. FITZPATRICK M.D. – NPI #1144222415
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

EDWARD FITZPATRICK is an ophthalmologist located in NEW BRITAIN, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144222415 to EDWARD FITZPATRICK on June 01, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on May 13, 2008. 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 EDWARD FITZPATRICK below.

NPI Profile for
EDWARD P. FITZPATRICK

NPI Number
1144222415
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDWARD P. FITZPATRICK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1 LAKE ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06052-1396
Phone: (860) 826-4460 Fax: (860) 826-4436
Mailing address
300 KENSINGTON AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051-3916
Phone: (860) 826-4460 Fax: (860) 224-6260
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for EDWARD FITZPATRICK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA REF IDCT5907379
OTHERBCBS MERIDEN LOCATIONCT010035599CT03
OTHERBCBS NB LOCATIONCT010035599CT01
OTHERBLOCK VISION IDCT914443
OTHERCIGNA PROV IDCT01035599
OTHERCONNECTICARE MERIDENCT035599-1831
OTHERCONNECTICARE NB LOCATIONCT035599-3714
OTHEREYE MED VISION CARECTCT5599
OTHERGHMC GRP CAID IDCT004214433
OTHERGHMC GRP MEDICARE IDCTC01373
OTHERGHMC GRP NPI IDCT1255448155
OTHERHEALTH NET PROV IDCT060173
OTHERHEALTH NET REF IDCT932774
OTHEROXFORD IDCTP422705
OTHERWELLCARE MEDICARECT136392
MEDICAIDCT001355991
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
CT 035599

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 1985
Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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