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DR. JOHN SCOTT VECCHITTO D.M.D.
NPI 1730182288
Dentist - General Practice in Hamden, CT

Active since May 28, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 2, 2028
1220 WHITNEY AVE, STE C7, HAMDEN, CT 06517(203) 287-1307(203) 287-1307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. John Scott Vecchitto D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN SCOTT VECCHITTO D.M.D. (NPI 1730182288) is an individual general practice provider in Hamden, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (6164) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through March 2, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730182288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN SCOTT VECCHITTOCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address1220 WHITNEY AVE, STE C7Hamden, CT 06517-2862
Mailing Address1220 Whitney Ave, Ste C7Hamden, CT 06517-2862 · (203) 287-1307 · Fax (203) 287-1307
Phone(203) 287-1307
Fax(203) 287-1307
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1730182288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 6164
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
1220 WHITNEY AVE, Hamden, CT 06517
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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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. John Scott Vecchitto D.m.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 2, 2016 through March 2, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 2, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 2, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06517 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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 2

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

SONIA MEHTA M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
1220 WHITNEY AVE, UNIT 2R
HAMDEN, CT 06517
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (714) 595-8241
DR. THOMAS GEORGE DUPLINSKY D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1220 WHITNEY AVE, UNIT C10
HAMDEN, CT 06517
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 287-8570

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 John Vecchitto's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Vecchitto is 1730182288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2005.

Where is John Vecchitto located?

John Vecchitto practices at 1220 Whitney Ave Ste C7, Hamden, CT 06517. The listed phone number is (203) 287-1307.

What is John Vecchitto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is John Vecchitto enrolled in Medicare?

No. John Vecchitto has opted out of Medicare through March 2, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Vecchitto was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.