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Ophthalmology

Joseph Ciolino

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Joseph Ciolino is an ophthalmologist at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 523-7900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joseph Ciolino had 285 Original Medicare patients and 1,082 services. NPI 1558418020. 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 Joseph Ciolino, 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 Joseph Ciolino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Ciolino 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 Joseph Ciolino see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 1,082 services for Joseph Ciolino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joseph Ciolino's NPI number?
1558418020. 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 Joseph Ciolino, 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 patients285
Services billed to Medicare1,082
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)353 services
  2. Ct scan of cornea (92025)142 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)82 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)76 services
  5. Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)61 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 pressure70%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Joseph Ciolino works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Ciolino 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 Joseph Ciolino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Ciolino 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.

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc

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

Clinician information

Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558418020
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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