Quick answers
- Does Edward F. McCarthy Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward F. McCarthy Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Edward F. McCarthy Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 62 services for Edward F. McCarthy Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward F. McCarthy Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1275681132. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Edward F. McCarthy Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 62 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)40 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)19 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward F. McCarthy Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 669 Main StWakefield, MA 01880 (781) 245‑5200
- 955 Main StWinchester, MA 01890 (781) 245‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward F. McCarthy Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Suburban Eye Associates PC10 clinicians in the group
- North Suburban Eye Associates LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Suburban Eye Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275681132 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians