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DR. CATHERINE BUKSPAN OD
NPI 1649055690
Optometrist in Providence, RI

Active since August 29, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
623 ATWELLS AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909(401) 273-7100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2025, Aug 29, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Catherine Bukspan Od NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE BUKSPAN OD (NPI 1649055690) is an individual optometrist in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in New York (011069) and active in the NPI registry since August 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649055690
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE BUKSPANCredential: OD
Location Address623 ATWELLS AVEProvidence, RI 02909-7403
Mailing Address255 Promenade St Apt 120Providence, RI 02908-5752
Phone(401) 273-7100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1649055690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 011069✔ Licensed in RI · ODTG00742
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.
623 ATWELLS AVE, Providence, RI 02909
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Catherine Bukspan Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082137526
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250326000341
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02909 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ALLISON ELIZABETH KREBS LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (409) 370-1389
DR. NOELLE LAYER PRUZAN M.D.
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 273-7100
MR. SCOTT VINCENT MARINARO M.S.,CCC-A
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 273-7100
DR. MICHAEL CLARKE AU.D.
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
623 ATWELLS AVE, PROVIDENCE VAMC AUDIOLOGY
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 273-7100
LAURA ANN LAKIN O.D.
Optometrist
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 273-7100
GARRETT HAUSMAN OD
Optometrist
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 273-7100
DR. JULIA MARIE FENTON AUD
Audiologist
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 455-4949
DR. ABBY LYNN RAPOSO OD
Optometrist
623 ATWELLS AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Providence County (401) 273-7100

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 Catherine Bukspan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Bukspan is 1649055690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2023.

Where is Catherine Bukspan located?

Catherine Bukspan practices at 623 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02909. The listed phone number is (401) 273-7100.

What is Catherine Bukspan's specialty?

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

Is Catherine Bukspan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Bukspan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Bukspan was last updated on February 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.