Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Carlos R. Defreitas, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1336136894

Carlos R. Defreitas, OD is an Optometry in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Graduated from New England College of Optometry in 1994, 32 years ago. Practices with Advanced Eye Centers Inc, a 15-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Years since qualifying
32
Trained at
New England College of Optometry
Licensed in
MA, RI
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

500 Faunce Corner Rd Ste 110
North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1278
Phone: (508) 717-0270
Fax: (508) 995-3060
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 1741 President Ave, Fall River, MA 02720-7113 — (508) 674-2020
  • 939 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842-6390 — (401) 847-1383

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 3839 (MA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence ODTG00461 (RI)

Record details

NPI number1336136894
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 30, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2025
Certification dateJune 26, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolNEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1994 (32 years in practice)
Group practice Advanced Eye Centers Inc — 15 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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