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AMEL KARAA M.D.
NPI 1053502484
Internal Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since August 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, 5TH FLOOR, SUITE 5240, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-5732(617) 724-9620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Amel Karaa M.d. NPPES

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

AMEL KARAA M.D. (NPI 1053502484) is an individual internal medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (242638) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053502484
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameAMEL KARAACredential: M.D.
Location Address185 CAMBRIDGE ST, 5TH FLOOR, SUITE 5240Boston, MA 02114-2790
Mailing Address185 Cambridge St, 5th Floor, Suite 5240Boston, MA 02114-2790 · (617) 726-5732 · Fax (617) 724-9620
Phone(617) 726-5732
Fax(617) 724-9620
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1053502484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 242638
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Taxonomy 207SG0201X · License 242638 (MA)
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN003031901MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amel Karaa M.d. 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 ID9638336829
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121228000044
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
23 services22 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 16

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

DR. SHARON COHAN SUNG PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 2200, 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-0666
DR. TAYLOR ADELE BURKE PH.D.
Psychologist
185 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (516) 680-9250
MARCIE STEEVES MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, SIMCHES 2220
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-1562
REBECCA FORTGANG PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
185 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
MISS DIANE ELIZABETH LUCENTE MS
Genetic Counselor, MS
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, CPZN, RM 5820
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3199
ANNA VERWILLOW MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
185 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-9010
DR. ANNE CHOSAK PHD
Psychologist
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, 2ND FL CPZN 185 OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS UNIT
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-0329
DR. VAMSI KRISHNA MOOTHA M.D.
Internal Medicine
185 CAMBRIDGE ST, CPZN-5806
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3096

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 Amel Karaa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amel Karaa is 1053502484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2007.

Where is Amel Karaa located?

Amel Karaa practices at 185 Cambridge St 5th Floor, Suite 5240, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-5732.

What is Amel Karaa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Amel Karaa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amel Karaa 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.

What insurance does Amel Karaa accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Amel Karaa as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Amel Karaa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amel Karaa is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amel Karaa was last updated on November 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.