Active NPI 1194707489 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Arthur Joel Sober , MD

Dermatology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Arthur Sober, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 58 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1968, Dr. Sober delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 STANIFORD ST.

Dr. Sober is affiliated with Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

50 Staniford St
Suite 200

Boston, MA 021142517

Telephone 6177262914

Fax 6177242135

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston, Inc. Facility NPI 1932146594

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1968

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

58 Yrs +41.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.4 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

270 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (648 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sober (58 Years) 58 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (16.4 Years) 16.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	513	128	$49.00	$7.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	495	415	$394.44	$99.09
17000 Destruction of skin growth	214	176	$318.12	$70.05
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	55	52	$463.31	$111.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	49	$556.44	$139.81
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	34	31	$521.35	$126.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$508.28	$121.52
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	21	21	$574.14	$142.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	19	$248.11	$60.75
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	18	13	$229.00	$56.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	581	135	$49.00	$7.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	551	443	$386.48	$99.19
17000 Destruction of skin growth	236	186	$321.00	$67.93
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	66	63	$460.73	$113.51
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	56	52	$511.14	$131.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	32	$543.64	$140.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	28	$242.52	$63.05
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	29	18	$228.00	$58.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$510.13	$121.03
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	20	20	$572.20	$146.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	660	138	$49.00	$8.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	500	410	$377.40	$101.40
17000 Destruction of skin growth	228	189	$321.00	$70.92
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	50	48	$564.26	$146.60
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	49	44	$494.78	$131.55
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	45	40	$453.20	$116.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	30	$236.00	$63.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$471.59	$125.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$537.00	$142.61
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	14	14	$228.00	$60.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	669	150	$49.00	$7.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	473	395	$331.87	$102.99
17000 Destruction of skin growth	231	197	$321.00	$66.53
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	55	51	$439.29	$120.47
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	46	44	$489.78	$133.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	34	$197.21	$64.03
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	36	35	$552.89	$152.61
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	30	18	$231.47	$62.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$453.70	$126.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$474.74	$145.75
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	14	14	$315.00	$103.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	505	107	$49.00	$7.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	341	314	$309.05	$84.41
17000 Destruction of skin growth	151	142	$321.00	$65.83
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	36	36	$481.44	$128.01
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	31	29	$305.65	$84.53
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	31	31	$540.97	$145.69
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	29	26	$427.17	$111.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$189.58	$51.90
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	18	17	$189.11	$51.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$448.18	$121.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	864	167	$49.00	$6.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	593	504	$298.27	$82.01
17000 Destruction of skin growth	258	215	$321.00	$65.22
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	58	55	$422.00	$112.43
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	49	46	$467.94	$121.85
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	46	44	$530.00	$142.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	32	$181.10	$50.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$438.11	$109.57
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	15	14	$630.80	$172.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$439.71	$119.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	759	168	$49.00	$6.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	575	495	$291.53	$80.71
17000 Destruction of skin growth	262	222	$321.00	$68.07
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	84	77	$425.45	$118.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	36	$174.73	$48.64
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	30	29	$459.57	$129.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$429.52	$119.41
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	21	16	$149.00	$35.63
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	11	11	$646.91	$163.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	761	188	$49.00	$6.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	576	495	$282.67	$79.39
17000 Destruction of skin growth	302	266	$321.00	$64.41
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	107	95	$413.78	$112.71
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	39	36	$448.69	$125.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	31	$171.57	$47.97
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	32	25	$149.00	$35.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$420.00	$117.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License MA 34825

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 34825

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

2039044 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Ma

M08715 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan

034825 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142696

Phone: 6177240287

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

50 Staniford St, Boston, MA 021142517

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 23, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2012

Registered at 50 STANIFORD ST, SUITE 200, BOSTON, MA 021142517 (Tel: 6177262914)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 9142, CHARLESTOWN, MA 021299142 (Tel: 6177262914)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2012

Recorded as ARTHUR SOBER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2012

Dermatology (License #34825 in MA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2012

Internal Medicine (License #34825 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194707489

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 14, 2005

Last Update: July 23, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 9142

Charlestown, MA 021299142

Phone: 6177262914

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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