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DR. ALAN RICHARD TITELBAUM O.D.
NPI 1851351100
Optometrist in Somerville, MA

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
174 BROADWAY, SOMERVILLE, MA 02145(617) 666-1800(617) 628-4930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2019, Mar 29, 2017, Mar 24, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Alan Richard Titelbaum O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALAN RICHARD TITELBAUM O.D. (NPI 1851351100) is an individual optometrist in Somerville, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (2955) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Marblehead.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851351100
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALAN RICHARD TITELBAUMCredential: O.D.
Location Address174 BROADWAYSomerville, MA 02145-3129
Mailing Address174 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02145-3129 · (617) 666-1800 · Fax (617) 628-4930
Phone(617) 666-1800
Fax(617) 628-4930
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1851351100 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 · 2955
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.
174 BROADWAY, Somerville, MA 02145
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1210 Humphrey St Ste 105Marblehead, MA 01945-1665 · Phone (781) 639-9901 · Fax (781) 808-4863

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0343528MA

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)

Dr. Alan Richard Titelbaum O.d. 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 Alan Titelbaum reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eye Associates Of Somerville Inc.
Same address
Optometrist
174 BROADWAY
Somerville, MA 02145
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457491300 (617) 666-1800

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 02145 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 2

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

DR. YASAMAN GHAVAMI O.D.
Optometrist
174 BROADWAY
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
Middlesex County (617) 666-1800
EYE ASSOCIATES OF SOMERVILLE INC.
Optometrist
174 BROADWAY
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
Middlesex County (617) 666-1800

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 Alan Titelbaum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Titelbaum is 1851351100. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Where is Alan Titelbaum located?

Alan Titelbaum practices at 174 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145. The listed phone number is (617) 666-1800.

What is Alan Titelbaum's specialty?

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

Is Alan Titelbaum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alan Titelbaum is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alan Titelbaum's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alan Titelbaum reassigns Medicare benefits to Eye Associates Of Somerville Inc. (Somerville, 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 Alan Titelbaum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alan Titelbaum accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 3 other insurers list Alan Titelbaum 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 Alan Titelbaum was last updated on May 24, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.