DR. JOHN ROLSTON M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1871892091
Neurological Surgery in Boston, MA
About Dr. John Rolston M.d., Ph.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOHN ROLSTON M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1871892091) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Utah (102211601205) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2011).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Dr. John Rolston M.d., Ph.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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show John Rolston reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Boston, MA 02115
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 3
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
North Shore Medical Center -
Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MABrigham And Women's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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 John Rolston's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Rolston is 1871892091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2011.
Where is John Rolston located?
John Rolston practices at 60 Fenwood Rd Dept Of, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 732-6600.
What is John Rolston's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
Is John Rolston enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Rolston 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 John Rolston's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Rolston reassigns Medicare benefits to Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization 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 John Rolston's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Rolston accept?
Health plans from Taro Health list John Rolston 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 John Rolston affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, John Rolston is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center - and Brigham And Women's Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Rolston was last updated on September 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. John Rolston, M.D., PH.D. · NPI 1871892091
Neurological Surgery physician in Boston, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 28, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871892091 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 28, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Neurological Surgery · taxonomy 207T00000X
- **State license:** 102211601205 (Utah)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 60 FENWOOD RD DEPT OF, Boston, MA 02115-6128
- **Phone:** (617) 732-6600
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (NPI 1033535497, Boston, MA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Emory University School Of Medicine, class of 2011
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 22, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871892091) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.