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Active NPI 1962464487 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Joseph D Hashim

Optometrist • Pittsfield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joseph Hashim is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pittsfield, MA. With approximately 54 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1972, Joseph Hashim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 145 W HOUSATONIC ST.

Joseph Hashim 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, 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

145 W Housatonic St

Pittsfield, MA 012016020

Telephone 4134420920
Fax 4134969294

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1972

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Pittsfield, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
54 Yrs +21.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsfield, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
6.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hashim (54 Years) 54 Yrs
Pittsfield Specialty Average (32.2 Years) 32.2 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
186 186 $135.00 $128.69
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
75 72 $95.00 $91.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
51 41 $75.00 $57.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $160.00 $152.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 15 $95.00 $91.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 2347

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
0312061 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs
W15414 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Boston Medical Center Net
000000021776 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cdphp
10047260-L214 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Vsp
4134420920 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Davis Vision
50726 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts
732738 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mvp
813150 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim Health Ca
W15414 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health New England
12941 (MA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2009

Registered at 145 W HOUSATONIC ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 012016020 (Tel: 4134420920)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2009

Registered at 145 W HOUSATONIC ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 012016020 (Tel: 4134420920)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 02, 2009

Recorded as JOSEPH HASHIM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2009

Optometrist (License #2347 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962464487
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 03, 2006
Last Update: June 02, 2009
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

145 W Housatonic St

Pittsfield, MA 012016020

Phone: 4134420920

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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