Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SCHURGIN
Herbert L Schurgin, O.D. practices optometry in Melrose, MA. Herbert is a 1963 graduate of New England College of Optometry. Herbert is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Herbert provided 70 services to 64 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (781) 662-9229
- Email not available
Practice Locations
511 MAIN ST
Melrose, MA 02176
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
70 services · 64 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
55 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at New England College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Schurgin specialize in?
Dr. Schurgin is an optometry in Melrose, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Schurgin located?
Dr. Schurgin is listed at 511 MAIN ST, Melrose, MA 02176. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Schurgin's phone number?
The number on file is (781) 662-9229. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Schurgin?
Dr. Schurgin's National Provider Identifier is 1497933121. 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 Dr. Schurgin go to medical school?
Dr. Schurgin attended New England College of Optometry, graduating in 1963. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Schurgin have?
Dr. Schurgin has 63 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1963, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Schurgin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Schurgin provides treatments such as extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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