DR. TAIS COUTO BERNARDES P ESTRELA MD
NPI 1306590518
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA
About Dr. Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. TAIS COUTO BERNARDES P ESTRELA MD (NPI 1306590518) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1018714) and active in the NPI registry since February 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Boston, MA 02114
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 478 clinicians in this Medicare group
Boston, MA 02115
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the
Acute Care Hospitals · Northampton, MAMassachusetts General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MAMassachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MABrigham And Women's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
BOSTON, MA 02114
BOSTON, MA 02114
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 Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela's NPI number?
The NPI number for Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela is 1306590518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2022.
Where is Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela located?
Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela practices at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 573-3412.
What is Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela 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 organizations bill Medicare for Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Childrens Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation Inc (Boston, MA). Each 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 Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela 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 Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - and Brigham And Women's Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela was last updated on October 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Dr. Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela, MD · NPI 1306590518
Ophthalmology physician in Boston, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 7, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1306590518 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** February 7, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 1018714 (Massachusetts)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114-3096
- **Phone:** (617) 573-3412 · **Fax:** (617) 573-3851
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc. (NPI 1932574332, Boston, MA); Childrens Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation Inc (NPI 1770679045, Boston, MA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2011
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 23, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1306590518) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.