DR. JOSEPH JACOB SHAY PHD
NPI 1831167980
Psychologist - Clinical in Cambridge, MA

Active since March 14, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2028
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138(617) 661-3445(617) 661-3446 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Jacob Shay Phd NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH JACOB SHAY PHD (NPI 1831167980) is an individual clinical provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (2144) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831167980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH JACOB SHAYCredential: PHD
Location Address1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVECambridge, MA 02138
Mailing Address24 Maple AvenueCambridge, MA 02139-1116 · (617) 945-5862 · Fax (617) 945-5864
Fax(617) 661-3446
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1831167980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 2144
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Cambridge, MA 02138

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Joseph Jacob Shay Phd has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2016 through July 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02138 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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.

Psychologist (Clinical)
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Counselor (Mental Health)
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Social Worker
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Psychologist
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Social Worker (Clinical)
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Psychologist (Clinical)
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Social Worker (Clinical)
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Psychologist (Clinical)
1218 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

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 Joseph Shay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Shay is 1831167980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2006.

Where is Joseph Shay located?

Joseph Shay practices at 1218 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138. The listed phone number is (617) 661-3445.

What is Joseph Shay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Joseph Shay enrolled in Medicare?

No. Joseph Shay has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Shay was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.