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THE BOSTON FOUNDATION FOR SIGHT, INC.
NPI 1023077757
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Needham, MA

Active since March 21, 2006
464 HILLSIDE AVE, SUITE 205, NEEDHAM, MA 02494(781) 726-7337(781) 726-7310 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THE BOSTON FOUNDATION FOR SIGHT, INC. (NPI 1023077757) is a healthcare organization registered as a corneal and contact management in Needham, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists Lynn Carter, Billing Manger, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023077757
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Legal Business NameTHE BOSTON FOUNDATION FOR SIGHT, INC.
Location Address464 HILLSIDE AVE, SUITE 205Needham, MA 02494-1227
Mailing Address464 Hillside Ave, Suite 205Needham, MA 02494-1227 · (781) 726-7337 · Fax (781) 726-7310
Phone(781) 726-7337
Fax(781) 726-7310
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLynn CarterBilling Manger · (781) 726-7337
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1023077757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 4412
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 27372 (MA)
464 HILLSIDE AVE, Needham, MA 02494
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Other Identifiers 5

Other690725MA · Tufts
OtherM17796MA · Bcbs
Other152662MA · Hphc
Medicaid9708685MA
OtherW20285MA · Bcbsma

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Taro Health, WellSense Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Bita Asghari
Optometry
NPI 1174974380
464 HILLSIDE AVE STE 205
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 726-7337
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Daniel Brocks, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1174797468
464 HILLSIDE AVE STE 205
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 726-7505
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karen Carrasquillo, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1902992217
464 HILLSIDE AVE SUITE 205
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 726-7333
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chirag Patel, O.D
Optometry
NPI 1376831990
464 HILLSIDE AVE SUITE #205
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 726-7337
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michelle Kong, OD
Optometry
NPI 1669163069
930 COMMONWEALTH AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 262-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.4 mi
Alan Kwok, OD
Optometry
NPI 1033119409
1255 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 262-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.2 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. is 1023077757. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006.

Where is The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. located?

The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. is located at 464 Hillside Ave Suite 205, Needham, MA 02494. The listed phone number is (781) 726-7337.

What is The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Optometry (5) and Ophthalmology (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Taro Health and WellSense Health Plan list The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for The Boston Foundation For Sight, Inc. was last updated on February 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.