Dean Cestari, M.D.
NPI 1447297643 · Ophthalmology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Cestari, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1447297643).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447297643
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 213673 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
919 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam to Measure Eye Deviation and Range of Motion92060 | 374 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 209 | $152 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $102 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 87 | $28 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 51 | $190 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-31
- Last updated
- 2013-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Cestari's NPI number?
- Dean Cestari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447297643, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Cestari's specialty?
- Dean Cestari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dean Cestari located?
- Dean Cestari's practice location on file with NPPES is 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3002.
- What is Dean Cestari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Cestari is (617) 573-3412.
- Does Dean Cestari accept Medicare?
- Dean Cestari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Cestari's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Cestari's NPI (1447297643) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.