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

Dr. James E French, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1639163710

Dr. James E French, OD is an Optometry in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 1994, 32 years ago. Practices with The Eye Center of Fort Wayne, LLC, a 3-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
32
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2005
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

321 E Wayne St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2713
Phone: (260) 424-5656
Fax: (260) 424-4511
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 18002689 (IN)

Record details

NPI number1639163710
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 6, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 6, 2011
Mailing address321 E Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-2713

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1994 (32 years in practice)
Group practice The Eye Center Of Fort Wayne, Llc — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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