Torsten W Wiegand, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Torsten W Wiegand, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc and his current practice location is 50 Staniford St, Suite 600, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 367-4800.

Torsten W Wiegand is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 227892) 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 1861461402.

Contact Information

Torsten W Wiegand, MD
50 Staniford St, Suite 600,
Boston, MA 02114-2517
(617) 367-4800
(617) 723-7028

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Physician's Profile

Full NameTorsten W Wiegand
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location50 Staniford 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:
  • Torsten W Wiegand attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861461402
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224032958
  • Enrollment ID: I20060911000522

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Torsten W Wiegand such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861461402NPI-NPPES
110073957AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 227892 (Massachusetts)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology 218077 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc478965149871

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. Torsten W Wiegand allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932146594
PECOS PAC ID: 4789651498
Enrollment ID: O20040913001012

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. Torsten W Wiegand 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
Torsten W Wiegand, MD
50 Staniford St, Suite 600,
Boston, MA 02114-2517

Ph: (617) 367-4800
Torsten W Wiegand, MD
50 Staniford St, Suite 600,
Boston, MA 02114-2517

Ph: (617) 367-4800

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