Dr Bruce L Mermelstein, EDD - Medicare Psychologist in Newton, MA

Dr Bruce L Mermelstein, EDD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist - Counseling" provider in Newton, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Psychologist. His current practice location is 21 Walnut Pl, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 527-4610.

Dr Bruce L Mermelstein is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 3460) 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 1285674184.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce L Mermelstein, EDD
21 Walnut Pl,
Newton, MA 02461-1716
(617) 527-4610
(617) 527-6829

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce L Mermelstein
GenderMale
SpecialityClinical Psychologist
Experience41 Years
Location21 Walnut Pl, Newton, 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:
  • Dr Bruce L Mermelstein graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285674184
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486638772
  • Enrollment ID: I20040615000790

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce L Mermelstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285674184NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103TC1900XPsychologist - Counseling 3460 (Massachusetts)Primary

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. Dr Bruce L Mermelstein allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGreater Boston Counseling Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750895124
PECOS PAC ID: 8729326509
Enrollment ID: O20190221000973

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. Dr Bruce L Mermelstein 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
Dr Bruce L Mermelstein, EDD
21 Walnut Pl,
Newton, MA 02461-1716

Ph: (617) 969-8694
Dr Bruce L Mermelstein, EDD
21 Walnut Pl,
Newton, MA 02461-1716

Ph: (617) 527-4610

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