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BASHAR KAKO
NPI 1164954178
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Boston, MA

Active since March 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT STREET, FOUNDERS HOUSE 2 SUITE 210, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2022, Feb 2, 2020, Mar 29, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Bashar Kako NPPES

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

BASHAR KAKO (NPI 1164954178) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (282485) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, and maintains a secondary practice location in Wynnewood.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164954178
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameBASHAR KAKO
Location Address55 FRUIT STREET, FOUNDERS HOUSE 2 SUITE 210Boston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address55 Fruit Street, Founders House 2 Suite 210Boston, MA 02114-2696
Phone(617) 726-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1164954178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 282485
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
55 FRUIT STREET, Boston, MA 02114
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Lancaster AveWynnewood, PA 19096 · Phone (484) 476-2000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellSense Health Plan.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

Bashar Kako 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 ID1052680089
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220606001316, I20230914002385
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 18

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.

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452
Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
343 services343 patients
Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan 78814
A nuclear medicine study with a limited area CT scan is a diagnostic procedure. A small amount of radioactive substance is injected into your body, which helps create detailed images of a specific area. The CT scan further enhances these images, providing clearer, more precise results.
177 services119 patients
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815
A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
168 services167 patients
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306
A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.
139 services129 patients
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815
A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
73 services71 patients
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264
A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.
53 services53 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Northampton, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220015
Location30 Locust StreetNorthampton, MA 01060 · Hampshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220035
Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220101
Location2014 Washington StreetNewton, MA 02462 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dover, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300018
Location789 Central AveDover, NH 03820 · Strafford 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 20

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

KUI TOH GERARD LEONG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT STREET, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-8862
MS. JACQUELINE BANGO LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
55 FRUIT STREET, FOUNDERS BUILDING SUITE 880
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-8281
SARA ELIZABETH GROSSLEIN PA
Physician Assistant
55 FRUIT STREET, WHITE 1
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4100
JEFFREY M ELLENBOGEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
55 FRUIT STREET, WANG 720 (NEUROLOGY)
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-7419
DR. NANCY LEE HARRIS MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
55 FRUIT STREET, WRN 2 PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-5155
DR. STANLEY YANG SHAW MD PHD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT STREET, YAW 5 CARDIAC UNIT ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-6750
LEONARDO V RIELLA M.D., PHD
Internal Medicine
55 FRUIT STREET, WHITE 5
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-5050
SUSAN MAHER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 FRUIT STREET, CLN 309 MGH ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030

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 Bashar Kako's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bashar Kako is 1164954178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2017.

Where is Bashar Kako located?

Bashar Kako practices at 55 Fruit Street Founders House 2 Suite 210, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-2000.

What is Bashar Kako's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Bashar Kako enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bashar Kako 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 Bashar Kako accept?

Health plans from WellSense Health Plan list Bashar Kako 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 Bashar Kako affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bashar Kako is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, North Shore Medical Center -, Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bashar Kako was last updated on April 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.