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RONALD M LECHAN M.D.
NPI 1700824018
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Boston, MA

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
750 WASHINGTON ST BX 268, NEW ENGLAND MED CENTER, BOSTON, MA 02111(617) 636-5689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ronald M Lechan M.d. NPPES

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

RONALD M LECHAN M.D. (NPI 1700824018) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (41856) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Healthcare, and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700824018
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameRONALD M LECHANCredential: M.D.
Location Address750 WASHINGTON ST BX 268, NEW ENGLAND MED CENTERBoston, MA 02111
Mailing Address750 Washington St-box 268, New England Medical CenerBoston, MA 02111 · (617) 636-5689
Phone(617) 636-5689
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1700824018 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 41856
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
750 WASHINGTON ST BX 268, Boston, MA 02111
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronald M Lechan 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 ID4082641717
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050725000280
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 Ronald Lechan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pratt Medical Group, Inc
0.1 mi
Gastroenterology
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 1013
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 334 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013237809 (617) 636-5000

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 2

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 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.
89 services68 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
24 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Melrose, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220070
Location585 Lebanon StreetMelrose, MA 02176 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tufts Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220116
Location800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02111 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.

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 Ronald Lechan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Lechan is 1700824018. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Ronald Lechan located?

Ronald Lechan practices at 750 Washington St Bx 268 New England Med Center, Boston, MA 02111. The listed phone number is (617) 636-5689.

What is Ronald Lechan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Ronald Lechan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Lechan 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 organization bills Medicare for Ronald Lechan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Lechan reassigns Medicare benefits to Pratt Medical Group, Inc (Boston, 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 Ronald Lechan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ronald Lechan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Lechan is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Healthcare and Tufts Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Lechan 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 3 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.