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

Dr. Rita Ellent, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1649278953

Dr. Rita Ellent, OD is an Optometry in Jackson Heights, New York. Graduated from State University of New York - State College Optometry in 1997, 29 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New York.

Years since qualifying
29
Trained at
State University of New York - State College Optometry
Licensed in
NY
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

8325 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372-7320
Phone: (718) 426-2725
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence VUT005856 (NY)

Record details

NPI number1649278953
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJuly 11, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 17, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - STATE COLLEGE OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1997 (29 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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