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DR. JAMES CIORA BECK MD PHD
NPI 1437123130
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Cambridge, MA

Active since February 17, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
34 BATES ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140(781) 862-1628 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Ciora Beck Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. JAMES CIORA BECK MD PHD (NPI 1437123130) is an individual psychiatry provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (28742) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437123130
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CIORA BECKCredential: MD PHD
Location Address34 BATES STCambridge, MA 02140
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142, Mass General Physician OrganizationCharlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-0287 · Fax (617) 726-2894
Phone(781) 862-1628
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1437123130 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 28742
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
34 BATES ST, Cambridge, MA 02140
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. James Ciora Beck Md Phd has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2017 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02140 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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 James Beck's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Beck is 1437123130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is James Beck located?

James Beck practices at 34 Bates St, Cambridge, MA 02140. The listed phone number is (781) 862-1628.

What is James Beck's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is James Beck enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Beck has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Beck was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.