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SAMANTHA GELFAND M.D.
NPI 1205271723
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since May 10, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
450 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 632-6464(617) 632-6180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2023, Sep 11, 2020, Mar 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Samantha Gelfand M.d. NPPES

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

SAMANTHA GELFAND M.D. (NPI 1205271723) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (278323) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205271723
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameSAMANTHA GELFANDCredential: M.D.
Location Address450 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5450
Mailing Address450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215-5450 · (617) 632-6464 · Fax (617) 632-6180
Phone(617) 632-6464
Fax(617) 632-6180
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1205271723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 278323
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · NephrologyTaxonomy 207RN0300X · License 278323 (MA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samantha Gelfand 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 ID9133431497
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200910002441
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Samantha Gelfand reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346433257 (Massachusetts)
  • 1,026 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851333686 (617) 632-3000
Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033535497 (617) 732-5500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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 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.
164 services74 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
97 services62 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
57 services39 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.
52 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
32 services32 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
29 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

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

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

Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220119
Location1153 Centre StreetBoston, MA 02130 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

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

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 Samantha Gelfand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Gelfand is 1205271723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2013.

Where is Samantha Gelfand located?

Samantha Gelfand practices at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 632-6464.

What is Samantha Gelfand's specialty?

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

Is Samantha Gelfand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha Gelfand 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Samantha Gelfand's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samantha Gelfand reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Samantha Gelfand's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Samantha Gelfand affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samantha Gelfand is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Faulkner Hospital-Brigham And Women's and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Gelfand was last updated on March 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.