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DR. TATSUO KAWAI MD PHD
NPI 1285656314
Transplant Surgery in Boston, MA

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT STREET, WHT 510B, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 724-9996(617) 726-3713 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Tatsuo Kawai Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. TATSUO KAWAI MD PHD (NPI 1285656314) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (208430) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285656314
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TATSUO KAWAICredential: MD PHD
Location Address55 FRUIT STREET, WHT 510BBoston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142, Mass General Physician OrgaizationCharlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 726-0289 · Fax (617) 726-9322
Phone(617) 724-9996
Fax(617) 726-3713
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2013
✔ NPI 1285656314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 208430✔ Licensed in VT · 042.0012768
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 208430 (MA)
55 FRUIT STREET, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINH50156
Other208430MA · Tufts Health Plan
OtherJ24185MA · Bcbs Ma
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA33185MA
Medicaid0153851MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tatsuo Kawai Md Phd 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 ID2365502069
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081126000236
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This 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.
53 services48 patients
Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation 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.
13 services13 patients
Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis 36821
This procedure involves moving a vein in your arm and connecting it to an artery. This creates a larger, stronger vein that can be used for hemodialysis, a treatment for kidney disease. It helps clean your blood when your kidneys can't.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers26 claims4,020 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers24 claims2,190 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers25 claims25 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers24 claims25 services$12.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

KUI TOH GERARD LEONG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT STREET, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-8862
MS. JACQUELINE BANGO LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
55 FRUIT STREET, FOUNDERS BUILDING SUITE 880
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-8281
SARA ELIZABETH GROSSLEIN PA
Physician Assistant
55 FRUIT STREET, WHITE 1
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4100
JEFFREY M ELLENBOGEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
55 FRUIT STREET, WANG 720 (NEUROLOGY)
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-7419
DR. NANCY LEE HARRIS MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
55 FRUIT STREET, WRN 2 PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-5155
DR. STANLEY YANG SHAW MD PHD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT STREET, YAW 5 CARDIAC UNIT ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-6750
LEONARDO V RIELLA M.D., PHD
Internal Medicine
55 FRUIT STREET, WHITE 5
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-5050
SUSAN MAHER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 FRUIT STREET, CLN 309 MGH ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030

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 Tatsuo Kawai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tatsuo Kawai is 1285656314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Tatsuo Kawai located?

Tatsuo Kawai practices at 55 Fruit Street Wht 510B, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 724-9996.

What is Tatsuo Kawai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Tatsuo Kawai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tatsuo Kawai 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 Tatsuo Kawai accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Tatsuo Kawai 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 Tatsuo Kawai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tatsuo Kawai is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tatsuo Kawai was last updated on September 24, 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.