CHRISTINE KUMAR
NPI 1508580143
Optometrist in Dorchester, MA
NPI Status: Active since September 27, 2022
Contact Information
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA
ZIP 02122
Phone: (617) 288-3230
- Individual
- Female
- Optometrist
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHRISTINE KUMAR
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christine Kumar, a provider established in Dorchester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Optometrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508580143 assigned on September 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number 5558 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1508580143
- Provider Name
- CHRISTINE KUMAR
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122
- Location Phone
- (617) 288-3230
- Mailing Address
- 2 CLAFLIN RD BROOKLINE, MA 02445
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-27-2022
- Last Update Date
- 09-27-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- 5558
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
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 5000/10%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 5000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6500/30%/9200 Value - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 5000/10%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 5000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 6500/30%/9200 Value - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - 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
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/5500 RxD - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/25%/7000 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christine Kumar 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
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
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: No
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 02122 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $144.11
- Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
- Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $36.02
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $78.84
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
- Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
- Average Established Patient Copayment $19.71
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 57 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 57 = 3 | 3 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1508580143 is valid because the calculated check digit 3 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1437118783 | AISLING BASTIBLE MD Individual | Specialist | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1255391355 | HUY NGUYEN MD Individual | Pediatrics | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1477513422 | CRAIG USHKURNIS PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1982643888 | JEANNETTE F MCINNES LICSW Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1588608160 | JUDITH R DAY Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1700820206 | TUONG VAN NGUYEN Individual | Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1205870847 | NECOLE M. DIGGS Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1134290943 | LINDA IERARDI Individual | Physical Therapist | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 740-2415 |
| 1104988179 | MS. DIEM CHAU LAM NGUYEN MSW Individual | Social Worker | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1184787194 | PENNY A. SULLIVAN MSW Individual | Counselor (Mental Health) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1093867566 | ISAAC PUGH MSW Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1669674438 | SHERYL HILLIARD LICSW Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1205034642 | BRITTANY LEWIS RD Individual | Dietitian, Registered | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1538351499 | DR. VUONG DINH NGUYEN M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE ATTN: VICTORIA WATSON DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1003098484 | MR. BRADLEY OLIVER LEVY LICSW Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE BOSTON, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1740465319 | DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SERVICE CENTER Organization | Optometrist | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1124287230 | DR. CHARBEL ZALLOUM DDS Individual | Dentist (Periodontics) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1164653747 | BENJAMIN SIMAITIS PT Individual | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 740-2415 |
| 1114211943 | SARAH MCEVOY RD Individual | Dietitian, Registered | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
| 1396014460 | MS. MARY ROBERTA BLISS FNP Individual | Nurse Practitioner (Family) | 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 (617) 288-3230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508580143, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on September 27, 2022
The provider is located at 1353 Dorchester Ave Dorchester, Ma 02122 and the phone number is (617) 288-3230
The provider's speciality is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $144.11 with an average copayment of $36.02 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $78.84 and an average copayment of 19.71. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
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