John Rolston, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1871892091 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Rolston, M.D., PH.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1871892091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871892091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102211601205 (UT)
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
15 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
53 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 28 | $190 |
| Destruction of Tissue of Brain Using Mri Guidance0398T | 14 | $1,592 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to 2 Or More Electrode Arrays61886 | 11 | $878 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $190–$1,592 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,141 across 13 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
- 2011-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-09-22
- Certified
- 2022-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Rolston's NPI number?
- John Rolston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871892091, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Rolston's specialty?
- John Rolston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Rolston located?
- John Rolston's practice location on file with NPPES is 60 Fenwood Rd Dept of, Boston, MA 02115-6128.
- What is John Rolston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Rolston is (617) 732-6600.
- Does John Rolston accept Medicare?
- John Rolston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Rolston's NPI active?
- Yes — John Rolston's NPI (1871892091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.