READ PUKKILA-WORLEY M.D.
NPI 1093762981
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Worcester, MA

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 01655(774) 441-8230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2025, Feb 12, 2021, Oct 28, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Read Pukkila-worley M.d. NPPES

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

READ PUKKILA-WORLEY M.D. (NPI 1093762981) is an individual infectious disease provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (227996) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093762981
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameREAD PUKKILA-WORLEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 LAKE AVE NWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2025
NPI 1093762981 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in MA · 227996
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 227996 (MA)
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110081714AMA

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

Read Pukkila-worley 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 ID2567512403
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090615000442
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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

97.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655

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 Read Pukkila-worley's NPI number?

The NPI number for Read Pukkila-worley is 1093762981. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Read Pukkila-worley located?

Read Pukkila-worley practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (774) 441-8230.

What is Read Pukkila-worley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Read Pukkila-worley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Read Pukkila-worley 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 Read Pukkila-worley accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Read Pukkila-worley 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 Read Pukkila-worley affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Read Pukkila-worley is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Read Pukkila-worley was last updated on December 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.