Dr Joseph M Niro, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Acton, MA

Dr Joseph M Niro, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Acton, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Aeg Massachusetts Professional Pc and his current practice location is 296 Great Rd, Acton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 263-8521.

Dr Joseph M Niro is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3185) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1922044916.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph M Niro, OD
296 Great Rd,
Acton, MA 01720-4710
(978) 263-8521
(978) 263-7319

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph M Niro
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location296 Great Rd, Acton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph M Niro attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922044916
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/01/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658469820
  • Enrollment ID: I20071123000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph M Niro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922044916NPI-NPPES
409201OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
545688OtherMAFIRST HEALTH
0031070OtherMANEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
22-00535OtherMAUNITED HEALTH CARE
MA0012217OtherMATRICARE
W15890OtherMABCBS
237340OtherMAHEALTHSOURCE
409201OtherMAMEDICARE PREFERRED TUFTS
1053355OtherMAFALLON
152114OtherMAHPHC
5330691OtherMAAETNA
0356212MedicaidMA
3137132-001OtherMACIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3185 (Massachusetts)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 3185 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 3185 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision 3185 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aeg Massachusetts Professional Pc690128255723

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 Joseph M Niro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNiro Eye Care & Associates Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972987170
PECOS PAC ID: 7911216452
Enrollment ID: O20151022002316
Provider NameAeg Massachusetts Professional Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952035040
PECOS PAC ID: 6901282557
Enrollment ID: O20221005000141

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 Joseph M Niro 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 Joseph M Niro, OD
21 Hager Ln,
Boxborough, MA 01719-1827

Ph: (978) 263-8521
Dr Joseph M Niro, OD
296 Great Rd,
Acton, MA 01720-4710

Ph: (978) 263-8521

Reviews and Comments


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