DR. JOSHUA AVRAM BOYCE MD
NPI 1285608919
Allergy & Immunology in Chestnut Hill, MA

NPI Status: Active since February 17, 2006

Contact Information

850 BOYLSTON ST SUITE 540
BWH RHEUMATOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGY
CHESTNUT HILL, MA
ZIP 02467
Phone: (617) 278-0300

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 41
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOSHUA BOYCE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joshua Boyce, a provider established in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Allergy & Immunology and more than 41 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1985. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285608919 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207K00000X with license number 60196 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1285608919
Provider Name
DR. JOSHUA AVRAM BOYCE MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
850 BOYLSTON ST SUITE 540 BWH RHEUMATOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGY CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
Location Phone
(617) 278-0300
Mailing Address
111 CYPRESS ST BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION BROOKLINE, MA 02445
Mailing Phone
(857) 307-0896
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year
1985
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-17-2006
Last Update Date
08-06-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Allergy & Immunology

Taxonomy Code
207K00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
60196
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

60196 (MA)
22080P0214XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology

60196 (MA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
J07764OTHER (01)MABCBS MA
D87801MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
A32438MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
3038432MEDICAID (05)MA 
724769OTHER (01)MATUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joshua Boyce is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Joshua Boyce is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163594979

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20080710000218

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Unknown

  • Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) (RI008N)

    Injection, immune globulin (xembify), 100 mg (HCPCS:J1558)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 3520 Services Paid

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Joshua Boyce is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
(617) 732-5500Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1285608919, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1285608919.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
850 BOYLSTON ST SUITE 540, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIAN GROUP
CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
Internal Medicine
850 BOYLSTON ST SUITE 540, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN GROUP
CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285608919, enumerated as an "individual" on February 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 850 BOYLSTON ST SUITE 540 BWH RHEUMATOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGY CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467 and the phone number is (617) 278-0300.

Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Joshua Boyce is affiliated with: BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.