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Optometry

Paul C. O Donnell, OD

Works at hospitals in Potsdam, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Paul C. O Donnell, OD is an optometrist at 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676. Phone: (315) 261-5550. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul C. O Donnell had 1,117 Original Medicare patients and 1,631 services. NPI 1396717955. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (315) 261‑5550
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Group practice: Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Optometry school: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago · graduated 1999 (27 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul C. O Donnell, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul C. O Donnell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul C. O Donnell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paul C. O Donnell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,117 Original Medicare patients and 1,631 services for Paul C. O Donnell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul C. O Donnell's NPI number?
1396717955. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Paul C. O Donnell, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,117
Services billed to Medicare1,631
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)782 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)212 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)168 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)111 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)98 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Anxiety21%

Hospitals where Paul C. O Donnell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul C. O Donnell at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Canton-Potsdam HospitalPotsdam, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330197

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul C. O Donnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul C. O Donnell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital252 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1999 (27 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396717955
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians