MICHAEL H GOLDSTEIN M.D.
NPI 1952365843
Specialist in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since April 17, 2006

Contact Information

800 WASHINGTON ST
# 450
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02111
Phone: (617) 636-0626
Fax: (617) 636-4866

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 33
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Goldstein, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 33 years of experience. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1993. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952365843 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 212836 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1952365843
Provider Name
MICHAEL H GOLDSTEIN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
800 WASHINGTON ST # 450 BOSTON, MA 02111
Location Phone
(617) 636-0626
Location Fax
(617) 636-4866
Mailing Address
800 WASHINGTON STREET NEW ENGLAND EYE CENTER BOSTON, MA 02111
Mailing Phone
(617) 636-0626
Medical School Name
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year
1993
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-17-2006
Last Update Date
11-22-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
212836
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? 205 - POS
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? 705 - POS
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? 207 - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? 902 - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? 206 - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? 903 - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A33389MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
G68038MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
0158461MEDICAID (05)MA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michael Goldstein is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Michael Goldstein is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961540141

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20091109000273

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye when it becomes cloudy, which is called a cataract. A synthetic lens is then inserted to restore clear vision. The operation is typically done on an outpatient basis and is very safe and effective.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Established patient complete exam of visual system

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.

This service was performed 61 times for 57 patients

Established patient complete exam of visual system

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.

This service was performed 104 times for 96 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system

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.

This service was performed 35 times for 22 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system

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.

This service was performed 60 times for 40 patients

Imaging of optic nerve

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

This service was performed 24 times for 23 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Michael Goldstein is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER800 WASHINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1952365843, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1952365843.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 63
BOSTON, MA 02111
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)
800 WASHINGTON ST, TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER BOX 1007
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics
800 WASHINGTON ST, DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS
BOSTON, MA 02111
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
800 WASHINGTON ST, #314
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 115
BOSTON, MA 02111
Nurse Practitioner
800 WASHINGTON ST, GI LIVER GROUP P.C.TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 334
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 286 DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS
BOSTON, MA 02111
Anesthesiology
800 WASHINGTON ST, TUFT-NEMC BOX 298
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
800 WASHINGTON ST, CCSN # 334
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
800 WASHINGTON ST, FLOATING HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02111
Surgery
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 7105
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
800 WASHINGTON ST, TMC BOX# 343
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
800 WASHINGTON ST, #313
BOSTON, MA 02111
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 26
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics
800 WASHINGTON ST, GENERAL PEDIATRICS - FLOATING HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
BOSTON, MA 02111
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Emergency Medicine
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX #311
BOSTON, MA 02111
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952365843, enumerated as an "individual" on April 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 800 WASHINGTON ST # 450 BOSTON, MA 02111 and the phone number is (617) 636-0626.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Michael Goldstein is affiliated with: TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER.