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KATHERINE PATRICE KESTER MD
NPI 1255906996
Pediatrics in Boston, MA

Active since May 25, 2021PECOS Enrolled
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 355-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2024, Apr 6, 2024, May 25, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Katherine Patrice Kester Md NPPES

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

KATHERINE PATRICE KESTER MD (NPI 1255906996) is an individual pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1027521) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255906996
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE PATRICE KESTERCredential: MD
Location Address300 LONGWOOD AVEBoston, MA 02115-5724
Mailing Address300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115-5724 · (617) 355-6000
Phone(617) 355-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1255906996 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 · 1027521
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 79090 (CT)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02115
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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)

Katherine Patrice Kester Md 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 02115 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.

JULIE ANN HANSEN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (857) 218-4309
MS. ANNA ROGLIERI
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000
STEPHEN G. FLYNN M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000
MISS LAUREN ASHLEY MASTERSON P.T., D.P.T
Physical Therapist
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-7216
MS. SOYUN KWAN LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-0567
PUJA BANKA M.D.
Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BADER 203
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6363
MR. COURTNEY SULLIVAN FRATTO CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, HUNNEWELL BUILDING 322
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (857) 218-4085
DR. ELIZABETH S TAGLAUER M.D., PH.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000

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 Katherine Kester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Kester is 1255906996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2021.

Where is Katherine Kester located?

Katherine Kester practices at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 355-6000.

What is Katherine Kester's specialty?

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

Is Katherine Kester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Kester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Kester was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.