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Dr. Avani Dave, OD

Corneal & Contact Lens Optometrist

Dave Optometry

1176 MAIN ST, Buffalo, NY 14209(716) 677-65009 years practicing
71/100
Top Established
NPI1285157966

Is Dr. Avani Dave, OD a Good Optometrist?

Dr. Avani Dave, OD has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for optometrists in Buffalo. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 16), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.

The most important verification step for any optometrist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Dave's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What is a contact lens optometrist?

These optometrists specialize in fitting contact lenses, including for difficult cases like keratoconus, and managing corneal conditions.

When to see one: For hard-to-fit contacts, keratoconus, or corneal concerns.

More about corneal & contact lens optometrists →

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Eye care in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo has 31 verified optometrists on EyeDoctorProof, with an average of about 16 years in practice. New York optometrists are licensed and disciplined by the New York State Board for Optometry, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.

Peer Comparison

9

Years practicing

16

Avg in Buffalo

31

Optometrists in Buffalo

OD

Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Dave's license is active and unrestricted with the New York board (link on this page).
  • Ask whether the visit is a routine exam or a medical eye evaluation, and what it covers.
  • Bring your current glasses or contacts, plus a list of medications and any family history of eye disease.
  • Ask about cost, insurance, and whether dilation or extra imaging carries a separate fee.
  • Mention symptoms like dryness, headaches, or screen strain so they can be addressed during the exam.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Avani Dave, OD a licensed optometrist?

Dr. Avani Dave, OD holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) credential and an NPI (1285157966) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board for Optometry — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Dr. Avani Dave, OD?

Dr. Avani Dave, OD has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average optometrist in Buffalo has about 16 years. There are 31 optometrists in Buffalo.

Where is Dr. Avani Dave, OD located?

Dr. Avani Dave, OD practices at Dave Optometry, 1176 MAIN ST, Buffalo, NY 14209. Phone: (716) 677-6500.

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board for Optometry, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Dave's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Corneal & Contact Lens Optometrist
Credential
OD
Gender
Female
NPI Since
07/25/2017

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