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Ophthalmology

Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Northampton, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela, MD is an ophthalmologist at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 523-7900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela had 108 Original Medicare patients and 324 services. NPI 1306590518. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela 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 Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 324 services for Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela's NPI number?
1306590518. 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 Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela, 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 patients108
Services billed to Medicare324
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)83 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)52 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)51 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)44 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Anxiety38%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Boston →

Other clinicians in Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306590518
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians