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

James A McDonel, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1629119797

James A McDonel, OD is an Optometry in Buffalo, New York. Graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 1990, 36 years ago. Practices with St Lukes at the Villages PA, a 17-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New York and Ohio.

Years since qualifying
36
Trained at
Ohio State University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
NY, OH
In the registry since
2007
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

1176 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14209-2102
Phone: (716) 881-7900
Fax: (716) 887-2990
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence TUV007141-1 (NY)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4214T78 (OH)

Record details

NPI number1629119797
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 9, 2007
Last updated in NPPESMarch 7, 2012
Mailing address1176 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209-2102

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1990 (36 years in practice)
Group practice St Lukes At The Villages Pa — 17 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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