MICHAEL F. OATS MD – NPI #1669450607
Ophthalmology
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.
MICHAEL OATS is an ophthalmologist located in SANDWICH, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669450607 to MICHAEL OATS on January 09, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Dec 20, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL OATS below.
NPI Profile for
MICHAEL F. OATS
(more than 20 years ago)
SANDWICH, MA 02563 Phone: (508) 833-8222 Fax: (508) 833-9924
SUITE 600
BOSTON, MA 02114-2517 Phone: (617) 367-4800 Fax: (617) 723-7028
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Identifiers for MICHAEL OATS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BCBS MA | MA | J03630 |
| OTHER | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN | MA | 738278 |
| MEDICAID | MA | 110065079A | |
| MEDICAID | MA | 6184308 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
MA | 52223 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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282 ROUTE 130 & COTUIT RD,
SANDWICH, MA 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MICHAEL OATS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CAPE COD HEALTHCARE88 LEWIS BAY ROAD
HYANNIS, MA 02601 - FALMOUTH HOSPITAL67 & 100 TER HEUN DRIVE
FALMOUTH, MA 02540
- CAPE COD HEALTHCARE88 LEWIS BAY ROAD
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