Dr Vito Vricella, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Fenton, MO

Dr Vito Vricella, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Fenton, Missouri. He went to University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Fenton Family Eyecare, Llc and his current practice location is 1391 Smizer Mill Rd, Suite 102, Fenton, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (636) 305-9600.

Dr Vito Vricella is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2010020480) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023241437.

Contact Information

Dr Vito Vricella, OD
1391 Smizer Mill Rd, Suite 102,
Fenton, MO 63026-7306
(636) 305-9600
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Vito Vricella
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience15 Years
Location1391 Smizer Mill Rd, Fenton, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Vito Vricella attended and graduated from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023241437
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/01/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153552807
  • Enrollment ID: I20140324000864

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vito Vricella such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023241437NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2010020480 (Missouri)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 046.010363 (Illinois)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fenton Family Eyecare, Llc02444619942

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Provider NameFenton Family Eyecare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740602762
PECOS PAC ID: 0244461994
Enrollment ID: O20140324000775

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Vito Vricella, OD
1391 Smizer Mill Rd, Suite 102,
Fenton, MO 63026-7306

Ph: (636) 305-9600
Dr Vito Vricella, OD
1391 Smizer Mill Rd, Suite 102,
Fenton, MO 63026-7306

Ph: (636) 305-9600

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