LEE SCOTT SILK M.D.
NPI 1487693479
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Waltham, MA

Q: What is Lee Scott Silk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Scott Silk is 1487693479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Q: What is Lee Scott Silk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Scott Silk was last updated on February 23, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since June 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.17/100

CMS Quality Rating

85 1ST AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02451(781) 647-7246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Lee Scott Silk M.d. NPPES

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

LEE SCOTT SILK M.D. (NPI 1487693479) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in Waltham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (80521) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487693479

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X

Provider Legal NameLEE SCOTT SILKCredential: M.D.

Location Address85 1ST AVEWaltham, MA 02451-1105

Mailing Address85 1st AveWaltham, MA 02451-1105 · (781) 647-7246

Phone(781) 647-7246

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2017

✔ NPI 1487693479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208VP0014X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 80521

Definition

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 80521 (MA)

85 1ST AVE, Waltham, MA 02451

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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lee Scott Silk 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 ID1658285747

PECOS Enrollment IDI20031113000415

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Lee Scott Silk reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Boston Advanced Anesthesia, Inc

0.8 mi

Anesthesiology

281 WINTER ST FL 2
Waltham, MA 02451

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437232485 (781) 895-7900

Boston Advanced Medicine Inc

0.8 mi

Pain Medicine

281 WINTER ST FL 2
Waltham, MA 02451

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1427103258 (781) 895-7900

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 9

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve 64400

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a facial nerve. It's typically done to relieve pain or inflammation. The injection targets specific nerves, helping to decrease discomfort and promote healing.

1,010 services47 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve 64405

This procedure involves injecting a mix of anesthetic and/or steroid into nerves in the upper neck and back of the head. It helps relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It's a common treatment for headaches and neck pain.

406 services56 patients

Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 20553

Trigger point injection therapy involves injecting medication into specific areas of your muscles, known as trigger points. These are areas that produce pain and discomfort. If you have three or more muscles affected, each will be treated individually.

125 services34 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 64615

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial and neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. This helps reduce muscle activity and can alleviate certain medical conditions. Both sides of the face are treated for a balanced result.

68 services25 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

50 services36 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

42 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02451 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

$111.18 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.17/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

60.85

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

DR. JORDAN PAUL BACKSTROM PSY.D

Psychologist (Clinical)

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 895-7963

DR. VALERIE FLORENCE WEED PSYD

Psychologist (Health)

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 895-7918

SUSAN MELANSON PAYNE

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 647-7246

SUSAN B HAM

Physical Therapist

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 895-7900

BOSTON PAINCARE CENTER INC

Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 894-5522

NICHOLAS REESE BARNES M.D.

Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 895-7900

HANNAH POTLER NP-BC

Registered Nurse

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 647-7246

SARAH STOLLAR SMITH CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 647-7246

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 Lee Scott Silk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Scott Silk is 1487693479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Where is Lee Scott Silk located?

Lee Scott Silk practices at 85 1st Ave, Waltham, MA 02451. The listed phone number is (781) 647-7246.

What is Lee Scott Silk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Is Lee Scott Silk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lee Scott Silk 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 Lee Scott Silk's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lee Scott Silk reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Boston Advanced Anesthesia, Inc (Waltham, MA) and Boston Advanced Medicine Inc (Waltham, 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 Lee Scott Silk's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lee Scott Silk accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Lee Scott Silk 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 Lee Scott Silk was last updated on February 23, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.