BOSTON ENT ASSOCIATES, P.C.
NPI 1952371254
Otolaryngology in Needham, MA

Active since January 26, 2006CLIA 22D2152688 · Waiver
560 HILLSIDE AVE STE H, NEEDHAM, MA 02494(781) 444-4722(781) 444-4721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2020, Mar 15, 2019, Jan 30, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Boston Ent Associates, P.c. NPPES

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

BOSTON ENT ASSOCIATES, P.C. (NPI 1952371254) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Needham, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 13, 2028, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Joshua Kessler, Principal, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952371254
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameBOSTON ENT ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Location Address560 HILLSIDE AVE STE HNeedham, MA 02494-1232
Mailing Address560 Hillside Ave Ste HNeedham, MA 02494-1232 · (781) 444-4722 · Fax (781) 444-4721
Fax(781) 444-4721
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua KesslerPrincipal · (781) 444-4722
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1952371254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
560 HILLSIDE AVE STE H, Needham, MA 02494

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11208B Vfw Pkwy Ste 303West Roxbury, MA 02132-4350 · Phone (617) 524-3864 · Fax (617) 524-1998
Location 2220 N Main St Ste 201Natick, MA 01760-1100 · Phone (508) 960-9745

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9755004MA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Boston Ent Associates, P.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Boston Ent Associates, P.C., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1366413197
560 HILLSIDE AVE ENTRY H
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4722
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1194990929
560 HILLSIDE AVE SUITE H
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4722
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1831169127
560 HILLSIDE AVE STE H
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4722
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1770785289
560 HILLSIDE AVE BOSTON ENT ASSOCIATES
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4722
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Otolaryngology
NPI 1972602183
560 HILLSIDE AVE STE H
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4722
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972365088
560 HILLSIDE AVE STE H
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 444-4722
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1992389316
1208 VFW PKWY STE 303B
Boston, MA 02132
(617) 524-3864
✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1447828637
133 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 421-5984
✔ Accepts Medicare8.0 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 22D2152688

Boston Ent Associates · Needham, MA
Active · expires Aug 13, 2028
CLIA Number22D2152688
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJoshua L. Kessler
Laboratory Phone(781) 444-4722
Laboratory LocationBoston Ent Associates560 Hillside Ave Suite H, Needham, MA 02494
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Boston Ent Associates, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Boston Ent Associates, P.C. is 1952371254. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Where is Boston Ent Associates, P.C. located?

Boston Ent Associates, P.C. is located at 560 Hillside Ave Ste H, Needham, MA 02494. The listed phone number is (781) 444-4722.

What is Boston Ent Associates, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Boston Ent Associates, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Boston Ent Associates, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Boston Ent Associates, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Boston Ent Associates, P.C.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Otolaryngology (4), Qualified Audiologist (3) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Boston Ent Associates, P.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D2152688) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 13, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Boston Ent Associates, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Boston Ent Associates, P.C. 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 Boston Ent Associates, P.C. was last updated on October 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.