Dr Michael K Edelstein, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Waltham, MA

Dr Michael K Edelstein, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Waltham, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 446 Moody St, Waltham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 899-3200.

Dr Michael K Edelstein is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 2402) 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 1043296213.

Contact Information

Dr Michael K Edelstein, OD
446 Moody St,
Waltham, MA 02453-0415
(781) 899-3200
(781) 894-4645

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael K Edelstein
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience51 Years
Location446 Moody St, Waltham, 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 Michael K Edelstein attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043296213
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739266230
  • Enrollment ID: I20080408000746

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael K Edelstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043296213NPI-NPPES
0322121MedicaidMA
W16223OtherMABLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2402 (Massachusetts)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 2402TP (Massachusetts)Secondary

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 Michael K Edelstein 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 Michael K Edelstein, OD
Po Box 789,
Ludlow, MA 01056-0789

Ph: (413) 509-1000
Dr Michael K Edelstein, OD
446 Moody St,
Waltham, MA 02453-0415

Ph: (781) 899-3200

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