Dr Michael L Smookler, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Boston, MA

Dr Michael L Smookler, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Vision Therapy" provider in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Newton Wellesley Eye Associates Pc and his current practice location is 101 State St, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 742-3937.

Dr Michael L Smookler is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3546) 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 1891820049.

Contact Information

Dr Michael L Smookler, OD
101 State St,
Boston, MA 02109-2908
(617) 742-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael L Smookler
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location101 State St, Boston, 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 Michael L Smookler attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891820049
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345531729
  • Enrollment ID: I20160614002446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael L Smookler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891820049NPI-NPPES
152798OtherMAHARVARD HEALTH PLAN
0391921MedicaidMA
732742OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
W25180OtherMABLUE CROSS BLUE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 3546 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Newton Wellesley Eye Associates Pc135536174213

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 Michael L Smookler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNewton Wellesley Eye Associates Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962422741
PECOS PAC ID: 1355361742
Enrollment ID: O20051130000475
Provider NameHebrew Seniorlife Affiliated Medical Group Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477069391
PECOS PAC ID: 2062774177
Enrollment ID: O20180328002953

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 Michael L Smookler 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 Michael L Smookler, OD
101 State St,
Boston, MA 02109-2908

Ph: (617) 742-3937
Dr Michael L Smookler, OD
101 State St,
Boston, MA 02109-2908

Ph: (617) 742-3937

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