BENJAMIN A KRUSKAL M.D.
NPI 1245218353
Pediatrics in Somerville, MA

Q: What is Benjamin Kruskal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kruskal is 1245218353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2006.

Q: What is Benjamin Kruskal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kruskal was last updated on November 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since January 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled

40 HOLLAND ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144(617) 629-6000(617) 629-6070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Benjamin A Kruskal M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN A KRUSKAL M.D. (NPI 1245218353) is an individual pediatrics provider in Somerville, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (71820) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245218353

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN A KRUSKALCredential: M.D.

Location Address40 HOLLAND STSomerville, MA 02144-2705

Mailing Address40 Holland StSomerville, MA 02144-2705 · (617) 629-6000

Phone(617) 629-6000

Fax(617) 629-6070

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2013

✔ NPI 1245218353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 71820

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesTaxonomy 2080P0208X · License 71820 (MA)

40 HOLLAND ST, Somerville, MA 02144

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Other Identifiers 8

Other071820MA · Tufts

Medicare PINJ09980MA

Other0003938MA · Neighborhood Health

OtherPP825MA · Harvard Pilgrim

OtherJ09980MA · Blue Cross

Medicaid3065421MA

OtherB10462303MA · Cigna

Medicare UPINE55744MA

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 (PECOS)

Benjamin A Kruskal M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02144 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.

ELIZABETH AHLBORN NECHEV

Nurse Practitioner

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 657-6445

HENRY W STOLL PA

Physician Assistant (Medical)

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 629-6000

D. SCOTT GILBERT PA-C

Physician Assistant

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 654-7111

STEPHANIE E. NEALY RD, LDN

Dietitian, Registered

40 HOLLAND ST, NUTRITION
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 629-6444

MARIA ELIZABETH HEDBERG FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 629-6000

MRS. ANNETTE OHEARN 5532-DO-DO

Technician/Technologist (Optician)

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 629-6378

SHEENA ANN FREMAULT MACEDO FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 629-6032

RICHARD MICHALOWSKI DMD

Dentist (General Practice)

40 HOLLAND ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Middlesex County (617) 629-6080

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 Benjamin Kruskal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kruskal is 1245218353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Kruskal located?

Benjamin Kruskal practices at 40 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144. The listed phone number is (617) 629-6000.

What is Benjamin Kruskal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Benjamin Kruskal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kruskal is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kruskal was last updated on November 19, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.