Dr Steven J Fishman, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Boston, MA

Dr Steven J Fishman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Pediatric Surgery" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Chmc Surgical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 300 Longwood Ave Fegan 3, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 355-7800.

Dr Steven J Fishman is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 75701) 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 1235164617.

Contact Information

Dr Steven J Fishman, MD
300 Longwood Ave Fegan 3, Children's Hospital Boston,
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-7800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven J Fishman
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location300 Longwood Ave Fegan 3, 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 Steven J Fishman attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235164617
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103865035
  • Enrollment ID: I20050429000031

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven J Fishman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235164617NPI-NPPES
3090647MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 75701 (Massachusetts)Secondary
2086S0120XSurgery - Pediatric Surgery 75701 (Massachusetts)Primary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 75701 (Massachusetts)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 75701 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chmc Surgical Foundation Inc701201648818

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 Steven J Fishman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChmc Surgical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902977515
PECOS PAC ID: 7012016488
Enrollment ID: O20070626000304

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 Steven J Fishman 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 Steven J Fishman, MD
300 Longwood Ave Fegan 3, Children's Hospital Boston,
Boston, MA 02115

Ph: (617) 355-7800
Dr Steven J Fishman, MD
300 Longwood Ave Fegan 3, Children's Hospital Boston,
Boston, MA 02115

Ph: (617) 355-7800

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