CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN M.D. – NPI #1548225139
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN is an ophthalmologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548225139 to CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN on April 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0009X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma Specialist

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jun 27, 2017. 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 CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN below.

NPI Profile for
CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN

NPI Number
1548225139
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
800 WASHINGTON ST # 450
BOSTON, MA 02111-1552
Phone: (617) 636-1183 Fax:
Mailing address
20 ROBINWOOD AVE
APT #2
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207WX0009X
- Ophthalmology / Glaucoma Specialist (Primary)		 MA 225169
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology		 MA 225169

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.

Additional Information

Education
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2000
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHANDRASEKHARAN KRISHNAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
      330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET
      CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
    • TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
      800 WASHINGTON STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02111

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