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Ophthalmology

Paolo Antonio S. Silva, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Paolo Antonio S. Silva, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1 Joslin Pl, Boston, MA 02215. Phone: (617) 754-8612. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paolo Antonio S. Silva had 62 Original Medicare patients and 373 services. NPI 1548427685. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1 Joslin Pl, Boston, MA 02215 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (617) 754‑8612
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Group practice: Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paolo Antonio S. Silva, 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 Paolo Antonio S. Silva accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paolo Antonio S. Silva 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 Paolo Antonio S. Silva see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 373 services for Paolo Antonio S. Silva. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paolo Antonio S. Silva's NPI number?
1548427685. 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 Paolo Antonio S. Silva, 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 patients62
Services billed to Medicare373
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)41 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)35 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)25 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)13 services
  5. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)12 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Arthritis29%

Hospitals where Paolo Antonio S. Silva works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paolo Antonio S. Silva 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 Paolo Antonio S. Silva is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paolo Antonio S. Silva as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc1,740 clinicians in the group
  • Joslin Clinic Inc53 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.

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Other clinicians in Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548427685
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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