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ROBERT D OATES M.D.
NPI 1275505000
Urology in Boston, MA

Active since February 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 638-8485(617) 414-7372 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Robert D Oates M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT D OATES M.D. (NPI 1275505000) is an individual urology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (59385) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275505000
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT D OATESCredential: M.D.
Location Address725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDGBoston, MA 02118-2526
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2Boston, MA 02118-2690
Phone(617) 638-8485
Fax(617) 414-7372
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1275505000 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 59385
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, Boston, MA 02118
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3110589NH
Medicaid110045757AMA
Medicaid340018786RI

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert D Oates 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 ID1456399252
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050421001169
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each A4332
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers23 claims3,360 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier12 claims2,040 services$1.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier19 claims2,920 services$6.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DR. TOBY CHAI M.D.
Urology
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8485
DR. MARK H. KATZ MD
Urology
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8485
ELIZABETH ENCARNACION PA
Physician Assistant
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-8052
MR. ROBERT SCOTT DESHANE PA
Physician Assistant
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, UROLOGY DEPT
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8485
ANDREW P. ORLANDO MD
Urology
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG, UROLOGY
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8485
KELLY MCDONAGH PA-C
Physician Assistant
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8485

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 Robert Oates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Oates is 1275505000. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.

Where is Robert Oates located?

Robert Oates practices at 725 Albany St, Suite 3B Shapiro Bldg, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-8485.

What is Robert Oates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Robert Oates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Oates 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.

What insurance does Robert Oates accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Robert Oates 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 Robert Oates affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Oates is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Oates was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.