POSTUM EYE CARE INC
NPI 1225116189
Optometrist in Bellingham, MA

Active since November 01, 2006
13 MECHANIC ST, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019(508) 657-1242 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Postum Eye Care Inc NPPES

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

POSTUM EYE CARE INC (NPI 1225116189) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Bellingham, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Zainub Postum, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225116189
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NamePOSTUM EYE CARE INC
Location Address13 MECHANIC STBellingham, MA 02019-1679
Mailing AddressPo Box 1161Bellingham, MA 02019-1679 · (617) 642-4749
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialZainub PostumPresident · (617) 642-4749
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2013
✔ NPI 1225116189 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 4164
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
13 MECHANIC ST, Bellingham, MA 02019

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINW21071MA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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)

Postum Eye Care Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Postum Eye Care Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Optometry
NPI 1134204241
13 MECHANIC ST
Bellingham, MA 02019
(617) 642-4749
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Postum Eye Care Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Postum Eye Care Inc is 1225116189. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Postum Eye Care Inc located?

Postum Eye Care Inc is located at 13 Mechanic St, Bellingham, MA 02019. The listed phone number is (508) 657-1242.

What is Postum Eye Care Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Postum Eye Care Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Postum Eye Care Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Postum Eye Care Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Postum Eye Care 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Postum Eye Care Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Postum Eye Care 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 Postum Eye Care Inc was last updated on October 14, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.