DR. STEVEN FAERSTAIN M.D.
NPI 1619297751
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Boston, MA

Active since June 10, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
820 HARRISON AVE BLDG 3, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 638-6610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Nov 9, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Steven Faerstain M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN FAERSTAIN M.D. (NPI 1619297751) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (260254) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Los Angeles, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Wisconsin (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619297751
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEVEN FAERSTAINCredential: M.D.
Location Address820 HARRISON AVE BLDG 3Boston, MA 02118-2905
Mailing Address820 Harrison Ave Bldg 3Boston, MA 02118-2905 · (617) 638-6610
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1619297751 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 260254
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 260254 (MA)
820 HARRISON AVE BLDG 3, Boston, MA 02118

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11510 San Pablo St Ste 514Los Angeles, CA 90033-5324 · Phone (323) 442-5910

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. Steven Faerstain 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 ID5991965212
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120323000500
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Steven Faerstain reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
250 S GRAND AVE
Glendora, CA 91741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
323 S HELIOTROPE AVE
Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1414 NORTH CALIFORNIA STREET SUITE C
Stockton, CA 95202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 534 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
7475 CAMINO ARROYO
Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629301346 (California), NPI 1043354020 (California)
  • 2,460 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 5

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.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
51 services45 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
21 services20 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
18 services17 patients
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012
This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.
14 services13 patients
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36558
The insertion of a tunneled central venous tube is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is placed into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest. This tube allows healthcare providers to give medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into your bloodstream over a longer period.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
820 HARRISON AVE BLDG 3
BOSTON, MA 02118
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
820 HARRISON AVE BLDG 3
BOSTON, MA 02118
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
820 HARRISON AVE BLDG 3
BOSTON, MA 02118

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 Steven Faerstain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Faerstain is 1619297751. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2010.

Where is Steven Faerstain located?

Steven Faerstain practices at 820 Harrison Ave Bldg 3, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-6610.

What is Steven Faerstain's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Steven Faerstain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Faerstain 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 Steven Faerstain's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Faerstain reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA), Menalam Health Services PC (Glendora, CA), Focus Medical Imaging (Monrovia, CA), County Of San Joaquin (Stockton, CA) and County Of Santa Clara (Gilroy, CA). 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 Steven Faerstain's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Steven Faerstain accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Steven Faerstain 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 Steven Faerstain was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.