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Optometry

Teresa N. Head, OD

Sees patients in Johnston, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Dr. Teresa N. Head, OD is an optometrist at 1277 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919. Phone: (401) 521-3606. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Teresa N. Head had 405 Original Medicare patients and 1,254 services. NPI 1851547632. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1277 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (401) 521‑3606
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Giulio G Diamante MD Inc
  • Optometry school: Pennsylvania College Of Optometry · graduated 2008 (18 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Teresa N. Head, 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 Teresa N. Head accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Teresa N. Head 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 Teresa N. Head see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 405 Original Medicare patients and 1,254 services for Teresa N. Head. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Teresa N. Head's NPI number?
1851547632. 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 Teresa N. Head, 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 patients405
Services billed to Medicare1,254
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)286 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)275 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)259 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)225 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)116 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Teresa N. Head is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1277 Hartford AveJohnston, RI 02919
  • 1277 Hartford Ave, Ocean State OphthalmologyJohnston, RI 02919 (401) 521‑3606

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Teresa N. Head as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Giulio G Diamante MD Inc4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Johnston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Johnston, RI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Giulio G Diamante MD Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolPennsylvania College Of Optometry
Graduation year2008 (18 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851547632
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Sources

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