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Dr. Christopher Michael Dente, OD

Optometrist in Bernardsville, NJ · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1770598401

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Christopher Michael Dente
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 169 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ, 07924
Fax (908) 221-0712
Enumeration date Jul 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 27, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 270A00555600 (NJ) Secondary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 27OA00555601 (NJ) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
202716490 Other - MULTIPLAN
2K8272 Other - HEALTHNET
202716490 Other - QUALCARE
202716490 Other - BEECH STREET
202716490 Other - CCN
202716490 Other - BCBS
202716490 Other - PHCS
P2073810 Other - OXFORD
202716490 Other - UNITED HEALTHCARE
202716490 Other - CHN
202716490 Other - AETNA
202716490 Other - MASTERCARE

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Christopher Dente is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-11-27.