DARA RICHER ADAMS MD
NPI 1083142343
Otolaryngology in Boston, MA

Active since May 31, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 523-7900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2025, May 31, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dara Richer Adams Md NPPES

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

DARA RICHER ADAMS MD (NPI 1083142343) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (292504) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083142343
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDARA RICHER ADAMSCredential: MD
Location Address243 CHARLES STBoston, MA 02114-3002
Mailing Address243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3096
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2025
NPI 1083142343 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses Licensed in MA · 292504 Licensed in IL · 036165441
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dara Catherine Richer

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11009 S Wood StChicago, IL 60612-3747 · Phone (312) 996-6555

Accepted Insurance

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

Dara Richer Adams Md 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 ID4183993892
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231122003251
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 2

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.
15 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number140150
Location1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook 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
$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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.82

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Audiologist
243 CHARLES ST, AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02114
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Eyewear Supplier
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Ophthalmology
243 CHARLES ST, 10TH FLOOR -- OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY
BOSTON, MA 02114
Otolaryngology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Emergency Medicine
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Social Worker (Clinical)
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

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 Dara Adams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dara Adams is 1083142343. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2017. The provider is also known as Dara Catherine Richer.

Where is Dara Adams located?

Dara Adams practices at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 523-7900.

What is Dara Adams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Dara Adams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dara Adams 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 Dara Adams accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health and CareSource list Dara Adams 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 Dara Adams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dara Adams is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dara Adams was last updated on February 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.