MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER KWA MD
NPI 1225403561
Dermatology in Boston, MA
About Michael Christopher Kwa Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER KWA MD (NPI 1225403561) is an individual dermatology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1014095) and active in the NPI registry since December 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted 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
Michael Christopher Kwa 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Boston Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MASouth Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · South Weymouth, MAPhysician 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BOSTON, MA 02118
BOSTON, MA 02118
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 Kwa's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Kwa is 1225403561. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2015.
Where is Michael Kwa located?
Michael Kwa practices at 725 Albany Street, Suite 8B Shapiro Bldg., Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-7420.
What is Michael Kwa's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
Is Michael Kwa enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Kwa 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 Michael Kwa accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Michael Kwa 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 Kwa affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Michael Kwa is affiliated with Boston Medical Center and South Shore Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Michael Kwa was last updated on September 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
