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CHRISTINE KUMAR
NPI 1508580143
Optometrist in Dorchester, MA

Active since September 27, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1353 DORCHESTER AVE, DORCHESTER, MA 02122(617) 288-3230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christine Kumar NPPES

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

CHRISTINE KUMAR (NPI 1508580143) is an individual optometrist in Dorchester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (5558) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508580143
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE KUMAR
Location Address1353 DORCHESTER AVEDorchester, MA 02122-2932
Mailing Address2 Claflin RdBrookline, MA 02445-4453
Phone(617) 288-3230
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2022
✔ NPI 1508580143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 5558
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1353 DORCHESTER AVE, Dorchester, MA 02122
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christine Kumar is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Kumar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dothouse Health Inc.
Same address
Community Health
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578514733 (617) 740-2200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02122 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.

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.

MR. BRADLEY OLIVER LEVY LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
BOSTON, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230
RAINA PAREKH
Counselor (Mental Health)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (857) 565-5012
LILLIAM PABON RNCS
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230
JENDAYI WILLIAMS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230
JULIANNA BRODY-FIALKIN MSW MPH, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230
QUYNH DAM SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230
DR. GRACE EUNHYE JEONG O.D.
Optometrist
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230
KATHLEEN BLACK TENEROWICZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Suffolk County (617) 288-3230

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 Christine Kumar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Kumar is 1508580143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2022.

Where is Christine Kumar located?

Christine Kumar practices at 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122. The listed phone number is (617) 288-3230.

What is Christine Kumar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Christine Kumar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Kumar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christine Kumar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Kumar reassigns Medicare benefits to Dothouse Health Inc. (Dorchester, MA). The 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 Christine Kumar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Kumar accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Christine Kumar 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 Christine Kumar was last updated on September 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.