Carlos Defreitas, O.D.
NPI 1336136894 · Optometrist · North Dartmouth, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Defreitas, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in North Dartmouth, MA (NPI 1336136894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336136894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ODTG00461 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
568 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 229 | $130 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 145 | $93 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 119 | $40 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 34 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 22 | $157 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 19 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 204 | 40 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 42 | 33 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 29 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 29 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 16 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 16 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$653 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1741 President AveFall River, MA 02720-7113Phone: (508) 674-2020Fax: (508) 674-0359
- 939 W Main RdMiddletown, RI 02842-6390Phone: (401) 847-1383Fax: (401) 847-1384
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2025-07-08
- Certified
- 2025-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Defreitas's NPI number?
- Carlos Defreitas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336136894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Defreitas's specialty?
- Carlos Defreitas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Carlos Defreitas located?
- Carlos Defreitas's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Faunce Corner Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-1278.
- What is Carlos Defreitas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Defreitas is (508) 717-0270.
- Does Carlos Defreitas accept Medicare?
- Carlos Defreitas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Defreitas's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Defreitas's NPI (1336136894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.