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DR. KATHLEEN ALLEN O.D.
NPI 1902658685
Optometrist in Cambridge, MA

Active since April 04, 2024PECOS Enrolled
1276 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138(617) 868-1500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2026, Apr 4, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Kathleen Allen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHLEEN ALLEN O.D. (NPI 1902658685) is an individual optometrist in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (5680) and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902658685
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHLEEN ALLENCredential: O.D.
Location Address1276 MASSACHUSETTS AVECambridge, MA 02138-3827
Mailing Address1276 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138-3827
Phone(617) 868-1500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1902658685 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 · 5680
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.
1276 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Kathleen Allen O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4385084805
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240501002619, I20250103001704
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.

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
$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.

SEE INC
Optometrist
1276 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Middlesex County (617) 868-1500

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 Kathleen Allen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Allen is 1902658685. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2024.

Where is Kathleen Allen located?

Kathleen Allen practices at 1276 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138. The listed phone number is (617) 868-1500.

What is Kathleen Allen's specialty?

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

Is Kathleen Allen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Allen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kathleen Allen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Providence Health Plan list Kathleen Allen 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 Kathleen Allen was last updated on July 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.