Robert William Elrod, MD - Medicare Orthopaedic Surgery in Newton, MA

Robert William Elrod, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Newton, Massachusetts. His current practice location is 2000 Washington St Ste 341, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 964-0024.

Robert William Elrod is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 1018910) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1821652967.

Contact Information

Robert William Elrod, MD
2000 Washington St Ste 341,
Newton, MA 02462-1625
(617) 964-0024
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Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert William Elrod
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopaedic Surgery
Location2000 Washington St Ste 341, Newton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821652967
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2019
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557698404
  • Enrollment ID: I20240731001495

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert William Elrod such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821652967NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 1018910 (Massachusetts)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 1018910 (Massachusetts)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

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. Robert William Elrod allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBrigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033535497
PECOS PAC ID: 3870405988
Enrollment ID: O20150107001260

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. Robert William Elrod 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
Robert William Elrod, MD
2000 Washington St Ste 341,
Newton, MA 02462-1625

Ph: (617) 964-0024
Robert William Elrod, MD
2000 Washington St Ste 341,
Newton, MA 02462-1625

Ph: (617) 964-0024

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Bruce M. Leslie, M.D.
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Phone: 617-964-0024    Fax: 617-964-6374
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Dr. Timothy Earle Foster, M.D.
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Kenneth D Polivy, M.D.
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Phone: 617-964-0024    Fax: 617-964-6374
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Phone: 617-245-8500    
Dr. Matthew I Leibman, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Washington Street, Blue 201, Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-965-4263    Fax: 617-928-0597

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