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Ophthalmology

Milhim I. Aswad, MD

Sees patients in Arlington, MA · Lexington, MA · Concord, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Milhim I. Aswad, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1040 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476. Phone: (781) 648-1620. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Milhim I. Aswad had 973 Original Medicare patients and 1,916 services. NPI 1770589301. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1040 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (781) 648‑1620
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Lexington Eye Associates - Bid (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Milhim I. Aswad, 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 Milhim I. Aswad accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Milhim I. Aswad may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Milhim I. Aswad see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 973 Original Medicare patients and 1,916 services for Milhim I. Aswad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Milhim I. Aswad's NPI number?
1770589301. 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 Milhim I. Aswad, 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 patients973
Services billed to Medicare1,916
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)678 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)462 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)173 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)133 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)114 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 pressure69%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes22%
  • Anxiety20%
  • Chronic kidney disease20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Milhim I. Aswad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Milhim I. Aswad 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 Arlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington, 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 year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770589301
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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