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Active NPI 1174573521 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael E Dalton , OD

Optometrist • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Dalton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2000, Dr. Dalton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 STANIFORD ST.

Dr. Dalton is affiliated with Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of retina. 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 600

Boston, MA 021142517

Telephone 6173674800
Fax 6177237028
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +9.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
220 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dalton (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
729 723 $400.00 $140.08
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
145 137 $275.00 $99.66
92134 Imaging of retina
96 93 $161.00 $44.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
89 87 $161.00 $38.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
74 74 $290.00 $71.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
48 48 $450.00 $160.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
38 36 $250.00 $99.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 4188

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0335151 (MA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
110014782A (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tuft Health Plan
004188
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgram Hlth Care
152629
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross B S Of Ma
W16265

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc

50 Staniford St, Boston, MA 021142539

Phone: 6173674800

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 December 11, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 11, 2015

Registered at 50 STANIFORD ST, SUITE 600, BOSTON, MA 021142517 (Tel: 6173674800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 11, 2015

Registered at 50 STANIFORD ST, SUITE 600, BOSTON, MA 021142517 (Tel: 6173674800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 11, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL DALTON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 11, 2015

Optometrist (License #4188 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1174573521
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2006
Last Update: December 11, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

50 Staniford St, Suite 600

Boston, MA 021142517

Phone: 6173674800

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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