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DR. NICOLE M ABSAR M.D.
NPI 1144267857
Psychiatry & Neurology - Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Oak Bluffs, MA

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 HOSPITAL RD, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557(508) 957-9552(508) 684-4521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Nicole M Absar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICOLE M ABSAR M.D. (NPI 1144267857) is an individual behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry provider in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (152608) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144267857
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084B0040X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICOLE M ABSARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 HOSPITAL RDOak Bluffs, MA 02557-1406
Mailing Address1 Hospital RdOak Bluffs, MA 02557-1406 · (508) 957-9552 · Fax (508) 684-4521
Phone(508) 957-9552
Fax(508) 684-4521
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1144267857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Behavioral Neurology & NeuropsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084B0040X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 152608
Definition
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.
1 HOSPITAL RD, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicole M Absar M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2567421852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041004000250
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Absar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.
0.1 mi
Critical Access
1 HOSPITAL RD
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194866210 (Massachusetts)
  • 184 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134206386 (508) 693-0410

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Oak Bluffs, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number221300
LocationOne Hospital Road, First Fl, Wing 5, PO Box 1477Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 · Dukes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02557 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.85
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 684-4587
AUGUSTA ROSE COTTRELL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 693-0410
HUGH F HARWOOD MD
Family Medicine
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 684-4500
NAVIGATOR HOMES OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD, INC.
Skilled Nursing Facility
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 696-6465
AUBREY RYAN PA
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 693-0410
LINDA S. STEWART M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 684-4500
MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL, INC.
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 693-0410
MR. DAVID THOMAS ARAUJO JR. LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1 HOSPITAL RD
OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Dukes County (508) 684-4512

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 Nicole Absar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Absar is 1144267857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Nicole Absar located?

Nicole Absar practices at 1 Hospital Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. The listed phone number is (508) 957-9552.

What is Nicole Absar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084B0040X.

Is Nicole Absar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Absar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicole Absar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Absar reassigns Medicare benefits to Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. (Oak Bluffs, MA). The 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 Nicole Absar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Absar accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and WellSense Health Plan list Nicole Absar 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.

Is Nicole Absar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Absar is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital and Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Absar was last updated on October 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.