Dr Edward C Dow, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Burlington, MA

Dr Edward C Dow, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Burlington, Massachusetts. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Norfolk Center For Cancer Care And Hematology Pc and his current practice location is Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 744-8400.

Dr Edward C Dow is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 59945) 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 1437131000.

Contact Information

Dr Edward C Dow, MD
Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Rd,
Burlington, MA 01805-0001
(781) 744-8400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward C Dow
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience39 Years
LocationLahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts
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 Edward C Dow attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437131000
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002859212
  • Enrollment ID: I20050608000953

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward C Dow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437131000NPI-NPPES
110053213AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 59945 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MAHospital
Good Samaritan Medical CenterBrockton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Norfolk Center For Cancer Care And Hematology Pc64067555782

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward C Dow allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorfolk Center For Cancer Care & Hematology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124193891
PECOS PAC ID: 6406755578
Enrollment ID: O20040107000819

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. Dr Edward C Dow 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
Dr Edward C Dow, MD
Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Rd,
Burlington, MA 01805-0001

Ph: (781) 744-8400
Dr Edward C Dow, MD
Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Rd,
Burlington, MA 01805-0001

Ph: (781) 744-8400

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Phone: 781-744-5100    

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