Dr Eliot Neil Cohen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Dorchester, MA

Dr Eliot Neil Cohen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Uphams Corner Health Committee Inc and his current practice location is 636 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 825-9839.

Dr Eliot Neil Cohen is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 2653) 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 1366430779.

Contact Information

Dr Eliot Neil Cohen, OD
636 Columbia Rd,
Dorchester, MA 02125-3416
(617) 825-9839
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Eliot Neil Cohen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location636 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, 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 Eliot Neil Cohen attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366430779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/19/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981866647
  • Enrollment ID: I20180705000247

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eliot Neil Cohen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366430779NPI-NPPES
W16135OtherMAHMO BLUE
5658344OtherAETNA US HEALTHCARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2653 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Uphams Corner Health Committee Inc428464508621

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 Eliot Neil Cohen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameUphams Corner Health Committee Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780780486
PECOS PAC ID: 4284645086
Enrollment ID: O20060508000841

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 Eliot Neil Cohen 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 Eliot Neil Cohen, OD
636 Columbia Rd,
Dorchester, MA 02125-3416

Ph: (617) 825-9839
Dr Eliot Neil Cohen, OD
636 Columbia Rd,
Dorchester, MA 02125-3416

Ph: (617) 825-9839

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