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KAREN RITA JACOBSON MD
NPI 1164407623
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Boston, MA

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 9, SUITE B, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-4290(617) 414-4285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Karen Rita Jacobson Md NPPES

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

KAREN RITA JACOBSON MD (NPI 1164407623) is an individual infectious disease provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (229163) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164407623
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameKAREN RITA JACOBSONCredential: MD
Location Address725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 9, SUITE BBoston, MA 02118-2526
Mailing Address720 Harrison Ave, Dob 503Boston, MA 02118-2371
Phone(617) 414-4290
Fax(617) 414-4285
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1164407623 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 · 229163
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 229163 (MA)
725 ALBANY ST, Boston, MA 02118
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid110073936AMA
Medicare PINA4005306MA

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

Karen Rita Jacobson 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 ID143241588
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060816000102
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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 20

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

TYLER BRECK MARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 3, SUITE A
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-4886
JEFFREY MARK DRAZEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 9, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7480
DR. NOOR ANMOL KAUR CHADHA MD, MS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
725 ALBANY ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2000
DR. KAREN FREUND M.D.
Internal Medicine
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 5, SUITE A
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7428
DR. VIKEN L BABIKIAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 7, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8456
DR. JOHN J CROKE MD
Dermatology
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 8
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7420
DEBORAH ANN MCNEIL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
725 ALBANY ST, SHAPIRO 4, SUITE B
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-5633
DR. ALEXANDRA R. PIPILAS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
725 ALBANY ST, SUITE 7B, SHAPIRO BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7490

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 Karen Jacobson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Jacobson is 1164407623. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Where is Karen Jacobson located?

Karen Jacobson practices at 725 Albany St Shapiro 9, Suite B, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-4290.

What is Karen Jacobson's specialty?

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

Is Karen Jacobson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Jacobson 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 Karen Jacobson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karen Jacobson 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 Karen Jacobson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Jacobson is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Jacobson was last updated on July 15, 2014. 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.