DAVID FELL MD
NPI 1962990556
Ophthalmology in Plymouth Meeting, PA

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

NPI Status: Active since April 29, 2018

Contact Information

4060 BUTLER PIKE STE 200
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
ZIP 19462
Phone: (800) 331-6634

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 14, 2019, Apr 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

Table of Contents

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Insurance Plans Accepted
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
Physician Visit Costs
Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Years of Experience 9
Ophthalmology
Accepts Insurance
Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
PECOS Enrolled

About DAVID FELL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Fell, a provider established in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology and more than 9 years of experience. He graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 2018. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962990556 assigned on April 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number MD489642 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI: 1962990556
Provider Name: DAVID FELL MD
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 4060 BUTLER PIKE STE 200 PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Location Phone: (800) 331-6634
Mailing Address: 4060 BUTLER PIKE STE 200 PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Mailing Phone: (800) 331-6634
Medical School Name: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year: 2018
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 04-29-2018
Last Update Date: 08-26-2025
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Ophthalmologists like David Fell specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Ophthalmology
Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: MD489642
License State: PA
Taxonomy Description: An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	207W00000X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Ophthalmology	C1-0028079 (DE)
2	207W00000X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Ophthalmology	25MA12679400 (NJ)
3	207WX0107X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Ophthalmology Retina Specialist	25MA12679400 (NJ)
4	207WX0107X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Ophthalmology Retina Specialist	C1-0028079 (DE)
5	207WX0107X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Ophthalmology Retina Specialist	MD489642 (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware

my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

David Fell is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

David Fell is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 4789068172
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.
PECOS Enrollment ID: I20230821001337, I20250508001830, I20250609001727
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.
Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient complete exam of visual system
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
Imaging of retina
Injection of drug into eye
Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina
Removal of membrane of retina
Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina
Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $34.29 for a new patient copayment and $18.61 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 19462 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $137.17
Minimum New Patient Price $59.88
Maximum New Patient Price $180.99

Average New Patient Copayment $34.29
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.97
Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.24

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

Average Established Patient Price $74.47
Minimum Established Patient Price $19.3
Maximum Established Patient Price $147.29

Average Established Patient Copayment $18.61
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.82
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.82

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. David Fell is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name	Address	Phone	Hospital Type	Overall Rating
WILLS EYE HOSPITAL	840 WALNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107	(215) 440-3100	Acute Care Hospitals

NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1962990556, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 0

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1962990556.