Dean M Cestari, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Dean M Cestari, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc and his current practice location is 243 Charles St, Mass Eye & Ear Dept Neuro-ophthalmology, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 573-3412.

Dean M Cestari is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 213673) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1447297643.

Contact Information

Dean M Cestari, MD
243 Charles St, Mass Eye & Ear Dept Neuro-ophthalmology,
Boston, MA 02114-3002
(617) 573-3412
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDean M Cestari
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience26 Years
Location243 Charles St, Boston, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dean M Cestari graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447297643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456354877
  • Enrollment ID: I20060824000119

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dean M Cestari such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447297643NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 213673 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -Boston, MAHospital
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc4486540275335

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dean M Cestari allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932574332
PECOS PAC ID: 4486540275
Enrollment ID: O20040227000123

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dean M Cestari is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dean M Cestari, MD
15 Harcourt St, Apt. No. 506,
Boston, MA 02116-6439

Ph: (917) 573-3533
Dean M Cestari, MD
243 Charles St, Mass Eye & Ear Dept Neuro-ophthalmology,
Boston, MA 02114-3002

Ph: (617) 573-3412

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