MICHAEL SCOTT CHAR MD
NPI 1215496120
Emergency Medicine in Burlington, MA

Active since March 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
41 MALL RD, BURLINGTON, MA 01805(781) 744-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2026, Feb 16, 2023, Mar 19, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Michael Scott Char Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL SCOTT CHAR MD (NPI 1215496120) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Burlington, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (295476) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Hospital Corporation, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215496120
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL SCOTT CHARCredential: MD
Location Address41 MALL RDBurlington, MA 01805
Mailing Address41 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805-0001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1215496120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 295476
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
41 MALL RD, Burlington, MA 01805

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 175 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110 · Phone (617) 732-5500
Location 255 Fogg RdWeymouth, MA 02190-2432 · Phone (781) 624-8000
Location 31 Hospital RdOak Bluffs, MA 02557-1406 · Phone (508) 693-0410
Location 41153 Centre StJamaica Plain, MA 02130-3446 · Phone (617) 983-7000
Location 5One Boston Medical Center Place, BCD Building, 1st floor, Room 1004Boston, MA 02118 · Phone (617) 414-4929 · Fax (617) 414-7759

Accepted Insurance

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

Michael Scott Char 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 ID8123352978
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230310000254
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Char reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Internal Medicine
41 MALL RD, LAHEY CLINIC
Burlington, MA 01805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1063447316 (Massachusetts)
  • 1,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
55 FOGG RD
Weymouth, MA 02190
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
143 LONGWATER DRIVE
Norwell, MA 02061
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 346 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1 HOSPITAL RD
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 251 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
61 services60 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
21 services21 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Northeast Hospital Corporation

Acute Care Hospitals · Beverly, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220033
Location85 Herrick StreetBeverly, MA 01915 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Winchester Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winchester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220105
Location41 Highland AvenueWinchester, MA 01890 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220171
Location41 & 45 Mall RoadBurlington, MA 01803 · Middlesex County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01805 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
$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.

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Hospitalist
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Registered Nurse
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Nurse Practitioner
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Pharmacist
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Physician Assistant
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
Nurse Practitioner
41 MALL RD
BURLINGTON, MA 01805

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 Michael Char's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Char is 1215496120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019.

Where is Michael Char located?

Michael Char practices at 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805. The listed phone number is (781) 744-8000.

What is Michael Char's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michael Char enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Char 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 Michael Char's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Char reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Lahey Clinic, Inc. (Burlington, MA), Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), Coastal Medical Associates (Weymouth, MA), South Shore Medical Center, Inc. (Norwell, MA) and Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. (Oak Bluffs, 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 Michael Char's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Char accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Michael Char 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 Michael Char affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Char is affiliated with Northeast Hospital Corporation, Winchester Hospital and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Char was last updated on January 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.