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JOSHUA LAKIN M.D.
NPI 1194051771
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since November 02, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
450 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 632-5561 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joshua Lakin M.d. NPPES

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

JOSHUA LAKIN M.D. (NPI 1194051771) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (255967) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Francisco.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194051771
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA LAKINCredential: M.D.
Location Address450 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5418
Mailing Address450 Brookline Ave # Lw-204Boston, MA 02215-5418
Phone(617) 632-5561
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2018
✔ NPI 1194051771 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 255967
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1505 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204 · Phone (415) 353-2318

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110120689AMA

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

Joshua Lakin 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 ID9335376938
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131205000350
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 3

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.

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.
119 services61 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
65 services34 patients
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.
41 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

PRABHSIMRANJOT SINGH MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 582-7956
SHAWN MAGUIRE PA-C
Physician Assistant
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 582-8487
KARINA FRANCA
Genetic Counselor, MS
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (857) 215-2285
DR. SUZANNE JAQUETH FORREST M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 632-3270
LAUREN KIRITSY MSW, LCSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (857) 215-3448
OFIR WOLAJ MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, DANA 2058
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 632-6139
JASON BATALHA AGPCNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 632-6140
FATIMA EMRAN AMIR MS, LGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 632-3729

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 Joshua Lakin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Lakin is 1194051771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2009.

Where is Joshua Lakin located?

Joshua Lakin practices at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 632-5561.

What is Joshua Lakin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Joshua Lakin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Lakin 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 Joshua Lakin accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Joshua Lakin 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 Joshua Lakin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Lakin is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Lakin was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.