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Dr. Gerard Cairns, PHD, OD, FAAO

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1598219610

Dr. Gerard Cairns, PHD, OD, FAAO is an Optometry in Rochester, New York. Graduated from New England College of Optometry in 2016, 10 years ago. Practices with Rochester Ophthalmological Group PC, a 4-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New York.

Years since qualifying
10
Trained at
New England College of Optometry
Licensed in
NY
In the registry since
2016
What do these letters mean?
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.
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

2100 Clinton Ave S
Rochester, NY 14618-2616
Phone: (585) 244-6011
Fax: (585) 244-0236
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence TUV008504 (NY)

Record details

NPI number1598219610
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials PHD , OD , FAAO
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 5, 2016
Last updated in NPPESOctober 7, 2016

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolNEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2016 (10 years in practice)
Group practice Rochester Ophthalmological Group Pc — 4 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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