Dr Charles Stephen Foster, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Waltham, MA

Dr Charles Stephen Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Waltham, Massachusetts. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1969 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Massachusetts Eye Research And Surgery Institution Pc and his current practice location is 1440 Main Street, Suite 201, Waltham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 891-6377.

Dr Charles Stephen Foster is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 37755) 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 1285617530.

Contact Information

Dr Charles Stephen Foster, MD
1440 Main Street, Suite 201,
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 891-6377
(617) 494-1430

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles Stephen Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience55 Years
Location1440 Main Street, Waltham, 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 Charles Stephen Foster attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1969
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285617530
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971490764
  • Enrollment ID: I20040304000688

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles Stephen Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285617530NPI-NPPES
2030667MedicaidMA
703385OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
M08846OtherMABCBS MA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 37755 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massachusetts Eye Research And Surgery Institution Pc65078095224

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 Charles Stephen Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassachusetts Eye Research And Surgery Institution Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639230527
PECOS PAC ID: 6507809522
Enrollment ID: O20050609000789

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 Charles Stephen Foster 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 Charles Stephen Foster, MD
1440 Main Street, Suite 201,
Waltham, MA 02451

Ph: (781) 891-6377
Dr Charles Stephen Foster, MD
1440 Main Street, Suite 201,
Waltham, MA 02451

Ph: (781) 891-6377

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Waltham, MA

Dr. Stephen D Anesi, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1440 Main Street, Suite 201, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-891-6377    Fax: 781-647-1430
Dr. Martin Richler, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20 Hope Ave, Suite 212, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-891-1447    Fax: 781-891-7936
Nandini Venkateswaran, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1601 Trapelo Rd Ste 184, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: 781-890-1023    
Richard L Beckman, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Suite 229, Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: 781-906-6993    
Dr. Richard A Dornfeld, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 20 Hope Ave, Suite 106, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-893-3333    Fax: 781-890-2020
Dr. Eric L Putnoi, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20 Hope Avenue, Suite 212, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-894-2020    Fax: 781-891-7936

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