DR. VIVIAN ECKER M.D.
NPI 1922194927
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Newton, MA

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18 SHORNECLIFFE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458(617) 964-7995(617) 244-7099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Vivian Ecker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIVIAN ECKER M.D. (NPI 1922194927) is an individual psychiatry provider in Newton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (56759) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922194927
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIVIAN ECKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address18 SHORNECLIFFE RDNewton, MA 02458-2438
Mailing Address18 Shornecliffe RdNewton, MA 02458-2438 · (617) 964-7995 · Fax (617) 244-7099
Fax(617) 244-7099
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2018
NPI 1922194927 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 · 56759
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.
18 SHORNECLIFFE RD, Newton, MA 02458

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vivian Ecker M.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 ID5597781187
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051022000282
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 02458 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 Vivian Ecker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivian Ecker is 1922194927. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Vivian Ecker located?

Vivian Ecker practices at 18 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458. The listed phone number is (617) 964-7995.

What is Vivian Ecker's specialty?

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

Is Vivian Ecker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivian Ecker 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivian Ecker was last updated on March 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.