BROOKS PUCHNER APPLEWHITE MD
NPI 1235553751
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Boston, MA

Active since February 05, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Brooks Puchner Applewhite Md NPPES

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

BROOKS PUCHNER APPLEWHITE MD (NPI 1235553751) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (268443) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235553751
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameBROOKS PUCHNER APPLEWHITECredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT STBoston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · (617) 724-4255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2023
NPI 1235553751 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 · 268443
Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 175 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110 · Phone (617) 732-5500

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

Brooks Puchner Applewhite 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 ID9234402876
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211004003281, I20250724001595
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 24

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml A9575
Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent used in MRI scans to help visualize certain areas of your body more clearly. It's injected into your bloodstream, typically through a vein in your arm, and helps doctors get more detailed images.
1,940 services12 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
204 services196 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
112 services109 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
91 services89 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
84 services84 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496
A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.
80 services80 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Fairview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360077
Location18101 Lorain AvenueCleveland, OH 44111 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360180
Location9500 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44195 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hillcrest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mayfield Heights, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360230
Location6780 Mayfield RoadMayfield Heights, OH 44124 · Cuyahoga County
Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Avon, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360364
Location33300 Cleveland Clinic BlvdAvon, OH 44011 · Lorain County
Emergency services

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 FRUIT ST, WARREN 1220
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
55 FRUIT ST, 4710B
BOSTON, MA 02114
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 119
BOSTON, MA 02114
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
55 FRUIT ST, MGH, BULFINCH 2
BOSTON, MA 02114
Urology
55 FRUIT ST, GRB 1102
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, CLN 3
BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235553751, enumerated as an "individual" on February 05, 2014.

The provider is located at 55 FRUIT ST BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 724-4255.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

Brooks Applewhite is affiliated with: MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, CLEVELAND CLINIC, HILLCREST HOSPITAL and CLEVELAND CLINIC AVON HOSPITAL.