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Eye Care Associatel of Fairfield PC

Optometrist in Southport, CT · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Charles Mellinger, Presidint.

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

National Provider Identifier

1174715460

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Eye Care Associatel of Fairfield PC

Practice address 2600 Post Rd, Southport, CT, 06890

Phone (203) 255-4005

Enumeration date Aug 10, 2007

Last updated in NPPES Dec 3, 2007

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 0000841 (CT) Primary

Authorized official

Name Charles Mellinger

Title Presidint

Phone (203) 255-4005

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What type of organization is Eye Care Associatel of Fairfield PC?

Eye Care Associatel of Fairfield PC is registered in NPPES as a Optometrist (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-12-03.