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MICHELLE L BUSH M.D.
NPI 1679503270
Dermatology in Arlington, MA

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22 MILL ST STE 304, ARLINGTON, MA 02476(781) 641-4900(978) 244-2522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2026, Apr 14, 2026, Sep 17, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Michelle L Bush M.d. NPPES

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

MICHELLE L BUSH M.D. (NPI 1679503270) is an individual dermatology provider in Arlington, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (221250) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679503270
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE L BUSHCredential: M.D.
Location Address22 MILL ST STE 304Arlington, MA 02476-4778
Mailing AddressPo Box 24520New York, NY 10087-3720 · (781) 744-8085
Phone(781) 641-4900
Fax(978) 244-2522
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1679503270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 221250
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
22 MILL ST STE 304, Arlington, MA 02476
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11350 Market St Fl 2Lynnfield, MA 01940-4048 · Phone (781) 213-4040
Location 275 3rd Ave Ste 6Waltham, MA 02451-7582 · Phone (781) 641-4900 · Fax (781) 373-9248

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

Michelle L Bush 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 ID7517997232
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050812000621
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Bush reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nesc Macipa LLC
Same address
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
22 MILL ST STE 304
Arlington, MA 02476
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467791665 (781) 641-4900
Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, Inc.
6.7 mi
Urology
41 MALL RD
Burlington, MA 01805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 410 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043710791 (781) 744-8000
Lahey Clinic, Inc.
6.7 mi
Internal Medicine
41 MALL RD, LAHEY CLINIC
Burlington, MA 01805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1063447316 (Massachusetts)
  • 1,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538194980 (781) 744-8000
Dermcare Physicians And Surgeons LLC
13 mi
Dermatology
154 E CENTRAL ST FL 3
Natick, MA 01760
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780636597 (781) 430-0060
Nesc Steward, LLC
13 mi
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
154 E CENTRAL ST FL 3
Natick, MA 01760
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538575386 (781) 430-0060
Dermatology Associates PC
17 mi
Dermatology
128 CARNEGIE ROW STE 202
Norwood, MA 02062
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063570075 (781) 762-5858
Louis Kuchnir MD PC
22 mi
Dermatology
11 APEX DRIVE, STE 103A
Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871709634 (508) 485-7779
South Shore Dermatology Physicians, P.C.
23 mi
Dermatology
31 ROCHE BROS WAY STE 200
North Easton, MA 02356
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: South Shore Dermatology Physicians PC
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992988703 (415) 802-1310

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 11

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.

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.
130 services109 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
119 services103 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
87 services87 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
77 services27 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
76 services62 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.
71 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220171
Location41 & 45 Mall RoadBurlington, MA 01803 · Middlesex County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02476 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%2,513 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%2,797 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%1,026 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
40%2,250 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
16%1,184 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 92% · 583 patients
87%411 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
9%411 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
62%2,250 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%2,250 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 415 patients
0%415 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
11%2,250 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NESC MACIPA LLC
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
22 MILL ST STE 304
ARLINGTON, MA 02476
Middlesex County (781) 641-4900

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 Michelle Bush's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Bush is 1679503270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Michelle Bush located?

Michelle Bush practices at 22 Mill St Ste 304, Arlington, MA 02476. The listed phone number is (781) 641-4900.

What is Michelle Bush's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Michelle Bush enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Bush 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 Michelle Bush's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Bush reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Nesc Macipa LLC (Arlington, MA), Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, Inc. (Burlington, MA), Lahey Clinic, Inc. (Burlington, MA), Dermcare Physicians And Surgeons LLC (Natick, MA), Nesc Steward, LLC (Natick, MA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Michelle Bush's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Bush accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Michelle Bush 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 Michelle Bush affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michelle Bush is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Bush was last updated on April 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.