Quick answers
- Does Elliot M. Perlman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elliot M. Perlman 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 Elliot M. Perlman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 329 Original Medicare patients and 648 services for Elliot M. Perlman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elliot M. Perlman's NPI number?
- 1770560500. 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 Elliot M. Perlman, 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 | 329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 648 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)260 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)115 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)62 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)54 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)34 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elliot M. Perlman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 E Manning StProvidence, RI 02906 (401) 272‑2020
- 235 Hanover St, Suite 201Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 679‑0150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elliot M. Perlman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Refocus Eye Health of Ri, LLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Refocus Eye Health of Ri, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770560500 |
| 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