Dr Chirag K Patel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Needham, MA

Dr Chirag K Patel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Needham, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice The Boston Foundation For Sight Inc and his current practice location is 464 Hillside Ave, Suite #205, Needham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 726-7337.

Dr Chirag K Patel is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 5011) 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 1376831990.

Contact Information

Dr Chirag K Patel, OD
464 Hillside Ave, Suite #205,
Needham, MA 02494-1227
(781) 726-7337
(781) 726-7310

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Chirag K Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience13 Years
Location464 Hillside Ave, Needham, 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 Chirag K Patel graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376831990
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759539604
  • Enrollment ID: I20140524000030

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chirag K Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376831990NPI-NPPES
112409104MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7826TG (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 5011 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Boston Foundation For Sight Inc70129774245

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 Chirag K Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThe Boston Foundation For Sight Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023077757
PECOS PAC ID: 7012977424
Enrollment ID: O20041012000023

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 Chirag K Patel 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 Chirag K Patel, OD
464 Hillside Ave, Suite #205,
Needham, MA 02494-1227

Ph: (781) 726-7337
Dr Chirag K Patel, OD
464 Hillside Ave, Suite #205,
Needham, MA 02494-1227

Ph: (781) 726-7337

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Optometrist in Needham, MA

The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 464 Hillside Ave, Suite 205, Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-726-7337    Fax: 781-726-7310
Jennifer Salvo, O.d.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1241 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: 781-444-0244    
Bita Asghari,
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 464 Hillside Ave Ste 205, Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-726-7337    
Randy Kenneth Goldman, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1211 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: 781-449-4090    Fax: 781-449-0777
Eye Associates Of Needham, Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-444-6610    
Lisa Jacobson, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-444-6610    

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