Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frances Ward, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Seaford, NY

  • NPI 1659364818
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3921 Merrick RD
Seaford, NY 117832823
(516) 781-7771
fax (516) 409-5807

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 26, 2022
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #VUT004609

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659364818. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
853
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$76,639
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 237 179 $105
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 235 220 $146
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 194 185 $18
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 99 96 $55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 64 55 $73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 24 24 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Seaford Optometrist, average services per provider: 123. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$401
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $139.58
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $131.53
Glaukos Corporation 1 $130.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$401

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
138
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$8,801
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 76 21 $1,373
Timolol Maleate Generic 31 11 $3,961
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 17 14 $1,327
Travoprost Generic 14 0 $2,141

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Frances Ward's medical specialty?
Dr. Frances Ward practices Optometrist in Seaford, NY.
Where does Dr. Frances Ward practice?
Dr. Frances Ward practices at 3921 Merrick RD, Seaford, NY 117832823. Office phone: 5167817771.
What is Dr. Frances Ward's NPI?
Dr. Frances Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659364818, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frances Ward accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frances Ward accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frances Ward commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (HCPCS 92202). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.