DR. CHRISTINE MARY COMBS MD
NPI 1437374022
Hospitalist in Newton, MA

Active since April 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02462(617) 243-6433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Christine Mary Combs Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINE MARY COMBS MD (NPI 1437374022) is an individual hospitalist provider in Newton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (245229) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437374022
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINE MARY COMBSCredential: MD
Location Address2014 WASHINGTON STNewton, MA 02462-1607
Mailing Address2014 Washington StNewton, MA 02462-1607 · (617) 243-6433
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2010
NPI 1437374022 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MA · 245229
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD13023 (RI)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, Newton, MA 02462

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

Dr. Christine Mary Combs 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 ID9133272693
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101108000857
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-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.
285 services141 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
254 services138 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
116 services115 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital 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.
52 services52 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
48 services48 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220101
Location2014 Washington StreetNewton, MA 02462 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02462 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Social Worker (Clinical)
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDICS
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2014 WASHINGTON ST
NEWTON, MA 02462
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, SCN 6 NORTH
NEWTON, MA 02462
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
NEWTON, MA 02462
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA
NEWTON, MA 02462

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 Christine Combs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Combs is 1437374022. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2007.

Where is Christine Combs located?

Christine Combs practices at 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462. The listed phone number is (617) 243-6433.

What is Christine Combs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christine Combs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Combs 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.

Is Christine Combs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Combs is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Combs was last updated on November 29, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.