Merve Tuccar Burak, OD
NPI 1356034250 · Optometrist · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merve Tuccar Burak, OD is a Optometrist provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1356034250).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356034250
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OPT5638 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
39 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 25 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 14 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$79 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 198 Elm StNorth Cambridge, MA 02140-1303Phone: (617) 798-7670
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-05-29
- Last updated
- 2026-01-30
- Certified
- 2026-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merve Tuccar Burak's NPI number?
- Merve Tuccar Burak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356034250, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merve Tuccar Burak's specialty?
- Merve Tuccar Burak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Merve Tuccar Burak located?
- Merve Tuccar Burak's practice location on file with NPPES is 15 Belmont St, Cambridge, MA 02138-4404.
- What is Merve Tuccar Burak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merve Tuccar Burak is (617) 354-5100.
- Does Merve Tuccar Burak accept Medicare?
- Merve Tuccar Burak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merve Tuccar Burak's NPI active?
- Yes — Merve Tuccar Burak's NPI (1356034250) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.