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DR. MICHAEL L SMOOKLER O.D.
NPI 1891820049
Optometrist - Vision Therapy in Boston, MA

Active since February 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 STATE ST, BOSTON, MA 02109(617) 742-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Michael L Smookler O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL L SMOOKLER O.D. (NPI 1891820049) is an individual vision therapy provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (3546) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891820049
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WV0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL L SMOOKLERCredential: O.D.
Location Address101 STATE STBoston, MA 02109-2908
Mailing Address101 State StBoston, MA 02109-2908 · (617) 742-3937
Phone(617) 742-3937
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1891820049 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Vision TherapyEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WV0400X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 3546
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
101 STATE ST, Boston, MA 02109
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Other Identifiers 5

Other152798MA · Harvard Health Plan
Medicare UPINU32732MA
Medicaid0391921MA
Other732742MA · Tufts Health Plan
OtherW25180MA · Blue Cross Blue

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael L Smookler O.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 ID345531729
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160614002446
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.

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
45 services45 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02109 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

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

LORI ELLEN EPSTEIN OPTICIAN
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
101 STATE ST
BOSTON, MA 02109
Suffolk County (617) 742-3937

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 Michael Smookler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Smookler is 1891820049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2007.

Where is Michael Smookler located?

Michael Smookler practices at 101 State St, Boston, MA 02109. The listed phone number is (617) 742-3937.

What is Michael Smookler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Vision Therapy, with taxonomy code 152WV0400X.

Is Michael Smookler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Smookler 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.

What insurance does Michael Smookler accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Michael Smookler 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 Michael Smookler 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.