Herbert L Cares, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Newton, MA

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Herbert L Cares, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Newton, Massachusetts. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1963 and has 61 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 2000 Washington St, Suite 220, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 964-0545.

Herbert L Cares is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 33073) 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 1962440909.

Contact Information

Herbert L Cares, MD
2000 Washington St, Suite 220,
Newton, MA 02462-1650
(617) 964-0545
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHerbert L Cares
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience61 Years
Location2000 Washington St, Newton, 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:
  • Herbert L Cares attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1963
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962440909
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456397249
  • Enrollment ID: I20050701000335

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Herbert L Cares such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962440909NPI-NPPES
033073OtherMATUFTS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 33073 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Newton-wellesley HospitalNewton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc24663658203085

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. Herbert L Cares allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801874573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466365820
Enrollment ID: O20031111000434
Entity NameThe General Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023049236
PECOS PAC ID: 6507803806
Enrollment ID: O20080313000351

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. Herbert L Cares 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
Herbert L Cares, MD
2000 Washington St, Suite 220,
Newton, MA 02462-1650

Ph: (617) 964-0545		Herbert L Cares, MD
2000 Washington St, Suite 220,
Newton, MA 02462-1650

Ph: (617) 964-0545

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