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Ophthalmology

Chelsea L. Gottschalk, MD

Sees patients in Lexington, MA · Dedham, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Chelsea L. Gottschalk, MD is an ophthalmologist at 21 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421. Phone: (781) 862-1620. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chelsea L. Gottschalk had 569 Original Medicare patients and 996 services. NPI 1548767254. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 21 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (781) 862‑1620
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Lexington Eye Associates - Bid (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chelsea L. Gottschalk, 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 Chelsea L. Gottschalk accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Chelsea L. Gottschalk may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Chelsea L. Gottschalk see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 569 Original Medicare patients and 996 services for Chelsea L. Gottschalk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chelsea L. Gottschalk's NPI number?
1548767254. 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 Chelsea L. Gottschalk, 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 patients569
Services billed to Medicare996
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)345 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)146 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)97 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)91 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)80 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 cholesterol65%
  • High blood pressure57%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Depression22%
  • Osteoporosis20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Chelsea L. Gottschalk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chelsea L. Gottschalk as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lexington Eye Associates - Bid34 clinicians in the group
  • Lexington Eye Associates, Inc34 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lexington

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

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Other clinicians in Lexington Eye Associates - Bid

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548767254
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Sources

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