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Active NPI 1407837644 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lucy H.y. Young , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lucy Young, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Young delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 243 CHARLES ST MEEI.

Dr. Young is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

243 Charles St Meei
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

Boston, MA 021143002

Telephone 6175733710
Fax 6175733698
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +25.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Young (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 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
92134 Imaging of retina
1,330 629 $113.00 $26.15
92134 Imaging of retina
975 347 $113.00 $26.20
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
794 615 $95.83 $23.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
768 594 $409.90 $101.64
67028 Injection of drug into eye
625 138 $611.71 $112.05
67028 Injection of drug into eye
609 111 $617.79 $112.77
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
427 324 $95.85 $24.01
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
414 337 $185.29 $37.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
412 312 $409.97 $101.79
76516 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length
102 102 $95.27 $23.72
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method
69 67 $172.75 $39.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
55 55 $613.00 $140.03
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
52 49 $180.10 $44.57
92250 Photography of the retina
43 43 $74.23 $21.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
25 25 $613.00 $140.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 55323

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
3047971 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Ma
J08409 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan
055323 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc

243 Charles St, Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175237900

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 14, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 14, 2009

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST MEEI, MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733710)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 14, 2009

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, MASS EYE AND EAR INF, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733710)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 14, 2009

Recorded as LUCY YOUNG, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 14, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #55323 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 07, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407837644
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 07, 2005
Last Update: October 14, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

243 Charles St, Mass Eye And Ear Inf

Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175733710

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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