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Optometry

Philip M. Silver, OD

Sees patients in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Philip M. Silver, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Boston, MA. NPI 1962518365. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Philip M. Silver, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
New England College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Joslin Clinic IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Philip M. Silver see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Boston, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Philip M. Silver's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Philip M. Silver accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip M. Silver accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Philip M. Silver's NPI number?
1962518365. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Philip M. Silver is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 1 Joslin PlBoston, MA 02215
  • 1 Joslin Pl, Pediatric UnitBoston, MA 02215

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Philip M. Silver as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Joslin Clinic Inc53 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other clinicians: Optometry, Massachusetts →

Other optometrists in Boston

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

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolNew England College Of Optometry
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962518365
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians