DR. TATSUO KAWAI MD PHD
NPI 1285656314
Transplant Surgery in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006
Contact Information
55 FRUIT STREET
WHT 510B
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 724-9996
Fax: (617) 726-3713
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 45
- Transplant Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About TATSUO KAWAI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tatsuo Kawai, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Transplant Surgery and more than 45 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285656314 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204F00000X with license number 208430 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285656314
- Provider Name
- DR. TATSUO KAWAI MD PHD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 55 FRUIT STREET WHT 510B BOSTON, MA 02114
- Location Phone
- (617) 724-9996
- Location Fax
- (617) 726-3713
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 9142 MASS GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGAIZATION CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 726-0289
- Mailing Fax
- (617) 726-3713
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1981
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-24-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Transplant Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 204F00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 208430
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 204F00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Transplant Surgery | 042.0012768 (VT) |
| 2 | 208600000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | 208430 (MA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
- Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
- Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
- Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| H50156 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 208430 | OTHER (01) | MA | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN |
| J24185 | OTHER (01) | MA | BCBS MA |
| A33185 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MA | |
| 0153851 | MEDICAID (05) | MA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Tatsuo Kawai is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Tatsuo Kawai is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 2365502069
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20081126000236
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Unknown
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7507)
4 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 4020 Services Paid
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg (HCPCS:J7517)
3 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 2190 Services Paid
Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0511)
3 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid
Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0512)
4 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Creation of artery-vein connection using tube graft for hemodialysis
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation
Removal of abdominal cavity tube
Transplantation of donor kidney
This procedure involves connecting an artery to a vein using a tube graft. It's typically done for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease. The connection allows blood to flow from the artery into the graft, then into the vein, and back to your body.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 21 times for 20 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 64 times for 56 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 139 times for 48 patientsHospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
This service was performed 21 times for 18 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 22 times for 22 patientsPreparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsThe removal of an abdominal cavity tube is a medical procedure that involves taking out a tube previously placed in your abdomen. This tube may have been used to drain fluid, air, or pus from your abdominal area. The process is safe, typically quick, and done by a healthcare professional.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsTransplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Tatsuo Kawai is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | 55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 | (617) 724-9725 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1285656314, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285656314, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 55 FRUIT STREET WHT 510B BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 724-9996.
Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Tatsuo Kawai is affiliated with: MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL.
