DR. PAUL JOSEPH CAITO O.D.
NPI 1699737965
Optometrist in Rochester, NY

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
261 ALEXANDER ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14607(585) 325-3070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2025, Jun 8, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Paul Joseph Caito O.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL JOSEPH CAITO O.D. (NPI 1699737965) is an individual optometrist in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (0003727) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Rochester, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania College Of Optometry (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699737965
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL JOSEPH CAITOCredential: O.D.
Location Address261 ALEXANDER STRochester, NY 14607-2521
Mailing Address261 Alexander StRochester, NY 14607-2521 · (585) 325-3070 · Fax (585) 325-3070
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPennsylvania College Of OptometryGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2025
NPI 1699737965 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 NY · 0003727
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.

261 ALEXANDER ST, Rochester, NY 14607

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642-0001 · Phone (585) 273-3937

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul Joseph Caito O.d. 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 ID7416924220
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040913000226
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 14607 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost33.95

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Optometrist
261 ALEXANDER ST
ROCHESTER, NY 14607
Optometrist
261 ALEXANDER ST
ROCHESTER, NY 14607

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 Paul Caito's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Caito is 1699737965. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Paul Caito located?

Paul Caito practices at 261 Alexander St, Rochester, NY 14607. The listed phone number is (585) 325-3070.

What is Paul Caito's specialty?

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

Is Paul Caito enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Caito 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.

What insurance does Paul Caito accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Paul Caito 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 Paul Caito was last updated on March 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.