Linda R Puretz, MSW, LICSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Newton, MA

Linda R Puretz, MSW, LICSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Newton, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. Her current practice location is 28 Halcyon Rd, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 243-0493.

Linda R Puretz is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 100513) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1568438901.

Contact Information

Linda R Puretz, MSW, LICSW
28 Halcyon Rd,
Newton, MA 02459-2432
(617) 243-0493
(617) 964-2675

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLinda R Puretz
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience52 Years
Location28 Halcyon Rd, Newton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Linda R Puretz graduated from medical school in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568438901
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951405794
  • Enrollment ID: I20070403000571

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Linda R Puretz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568438901NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 100513 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Linda R Puretz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Linda R Puretz, MSW, LICSW
28 Halcyon Rd,
Newton, MA 02459-2432

Ph: (617) 243-0493
Linda R Puretz, MSW, LICSW
28 Halcyon Rd,
Newton, MA 02459-2432

Ph: (617) 243-0493

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