Dr Niloo M Edwards, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Boston, MA

Dr Niloo M Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Boston University General Surgical Associates, Inc. and his current practice location is 732 Harrison Ave, 3rd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 638-5600.

Dr Niloo M Edwards is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 281612) 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 1083678627.

Contact Information

Dr Niloo M Edwards, MD
732 Harrison Ave, 3rd Floor,
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-5600
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Niloo M Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location732 Harrison Ave, 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 Niloo M Edwards attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083678627
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729989512
  • Enrollment ID: I20191219002105

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Niloo M Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083678627NPI-NPPES
01647098MedicaidNY
020028102OtherNYRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 46078 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 281612 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Boston University General Surgical Associates, Inc.983018376377

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 Niloo M Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBoston University General Surgical Associates, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104865567
PECOS PAC ID: 9830183763
Enrollment ID: O20040513000398

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 Niloo M Edwards 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 Niloo M Edwards, MD
801 Albany Street, Fl Ground,
Boston, MA 02119

Ph: (617) 414-5405
Dr Niloo M Edwards, MD
732 Harrison Ave, 3rd Floor,
Boston, MA 02118

Ph: (617) 638-5600

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