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KARISSA CARMELLA COMFORT PA-C
NPI 1013272764
Physician Assistant in Boston, MA

Active since July 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 724-8636(617) 726-7587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2019, Apr 20, 2017, Mar 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Karissa Carmella Comfort Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KARISSA CARMELLA COMFORT PA-C (NPI 1013272764) is an individual physician assistant in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in (MA055527) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013272764
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARISSA CARMELLA COMFORTCredential: PA-C
Location Address55 FRUIT ST DEPT OFBoston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address75 Francis St, Department Of Orthopaedic SurgeryBoston, MA 02115-6110 · (617) 732-5362 · Fax (617) 732-6216
Phone(617) 724-8636
Fax(617) 726-7587
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1013272764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed · MA055527
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF, Boston, MA 02114
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karissa Carmella Comfort Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5395991210
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151118001348
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ALLISON A GOCKLEY M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (412) 398-0218
DR. MANUEL PATINO GALINDO MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 391-5971
JOSHUA N GOLDSTEIN MD, PHD
Emergency Medicine
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-0474
DR. PHILIPPE B BERTRAND MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 795-6253
UDAY AGRAWAL MD
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-6890
DR. CLAUDE EMMANUEL GUERRIER M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF, FOUNDERS HOUSE 2
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (772) 359-4187
CORNELIA LITTLE GRIGGS M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (212) 305-2500
DR. GAVIN PETER DUNN MD, PHD
Neurological Surgery
55 FRUIT ST DEPT OF
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-9422

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karissa Comfort's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karissa Comfort is 1013272764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2012.

Where is Karissa Comfort located?

Karissa Comfort practices at 55 Fruit St Dept Of, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 724-8636.

What is Karissa Comfort's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Karissa Comfort enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karissa Comfort is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Karissa Comfort affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karissa Comfort is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karissa Comfort was last updated on July 30, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.