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DR. MENEKSE ALPAY MD
NPI 1861476467
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Cambridge, MA

Active since December 06, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
15 STORY STREET, MENESKE ALPAY MD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138(617) 794-2197 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Menekse Alpay Md NPPES

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

DR. MENEKSE ALPAY MD (NPI 1861476467) is an individual psychiatry provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (156783) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861476467
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. MENEKSE ALPAYCredential: MD
Location Address15 STORY STREET, MENESKE ALPAY MDCambridge, MA 02138
Mailing Address15 Story Street, Meneske Alpay MdCambridge, MA 02138 · (617) 794-2197 · Fax (781) 648-1131
Phone(617) 794-2197
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1861476467 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 156783
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
15 STORY STREET, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherJ19035MA · Bcbs Ma
Medicaid3180492MA

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. Menekse Alpay Md 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 April 1, 2014 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 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
$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.

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 Menekse Alpay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Menekse Alpay is 1861476467. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2005.

Where is Menekse Alpay located?

Menekse Alpay practices at 15 Story Street Meneske Alpay MD, Cambridge, MA 02138. The listed phone number is (617) 794-2197.

What is Menekse Alpay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Menekse Alpay enrolled in Medicare?

No. Menekse Alpay has opted out of Medicare through April 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 Menekse Alpay 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 33 days 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.