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- 243 Charles St, Mass Eye & Ear Dept Neuro-Ophthalmology, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Cestari
Based in Boston, MA, Dean M. Cestari, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Dean provided 919 services to 706 patients. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1447297643 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 573-3412
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST MASS EYE & EAR DEPT NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
919 services · 706 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery | Procedure | 67335 |
34 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of horizontal eye muscle | Procedure | 67311 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Realignment of vertical eye muscle | Procedure | 67314 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
374 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
209 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 20 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery 1
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dean M. Cestari?
Dean M. Cestari is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dean M. Cestari's address?
Dean M. Cestari is listed at 243 Charles St Mass Eye & Ear Dept Neuro-Ophthalmology, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dean M. Cestari?
The number on file is (617) 573-3412. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dean M. Cestari?
Dean M. Cestari's National Provider Identifier is 1447297643. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dean M. Cestari train?
Dean M. Cestari attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dean M. Cestari have?
Dean M. Cestari has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dean M. Cestari perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dean M. Cestari performs procedures including placement of adjustable sutures during eye muscle surgery, realignment of horizontal eye muscle and realignment of vertical eye muscle; provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dean M. Cestari's profile verified?
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