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DR. RICHARD MATTHEW PESTA OD
NPI 1457492704
Optometrist in Lavale, MD

Active since February 09, 2007
1221B NATIONAL HWY, LAVALE, MD 21502(301) 729-4240(301) 729-8636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Matthew Pesta Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD MATTHEW PESTA OD (NPI 1457492704) is an individual optometrist in Lavale, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA1712) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457492704
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD MATTHEW PESTACredential: OD
Location Address1221B NATIONAL HWYLavale, MD 21502-7602
Mailing Address1221b National HwyLavale, MD 21502-7602 · (301) 729-4240 · Fax (301) 729-8636
Phone(301) 729-4240
Fax(301) 729-8636
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 2014
✔ NPI 1457492704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · TA1712
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1221B NATIONAL HWY, Lavale, MD 21502
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Medicare UPINU79116

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WESTERN MARYLAND VISION ASSOCIATES
Optometrist
1221B NATIONAL HWY
LAVALE, MD 21502
Allegany County (301) 729-4242

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Pesta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Pesta is 1457492704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2007.

Where is Richard Pesta located?

Richard Pesta practices at 1221B National Hwy, Lavale, MD 21502. The listed phone number is (301) 729-4240.

What is Richard Pesta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Richard Pesta accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Richard Pesta as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Pesta was last updated on March 5, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.