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DR. ARA KETCHEDJIAN M.D.
NPI 1467599720
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Boston, MA

Active since January 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
850 HARRISON AVE, YACC BN-C7, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-5405(617) 414-6031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ara Ketchedjian M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARA KETCHEDJIAN M.D. (NPI 1467599720) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (219989) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467599720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARA KETCHEDJIANCredential: M.D.
Location Address850 HARRISON AVE, YACC BN-C7Boston, MA 02118-4001
Mailing Address850 Harrison Ave, Yacc Bn-c7Boston, MA 02118-4001
Phone(617) 414-5405
Fax(617) 414-6031
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of Ny Upstate Medical UniversityGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2013
✔ NPI 1467599720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 219989
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 219989 (MA)
850 HARRISON AVE, Boston, MA 02118
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid110075849AMA
Medicare PIN000139301MA

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. Ara Ketchedjian M.d. 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 ID8820189293
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070814000709
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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
74 services65 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
51 services51 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cape Cod Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hyannis, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220012
Location27 Park StreetHyannis, MA 02601 · Barnstable County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
86%179 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%96 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
2%123 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
53%163 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
21%78 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%133 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
72%163 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
39%163 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
23%163 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

SHEELA S MARU MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
850 HARRISON AVE, YACC 4
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2000
LIDYA H WLASIUK M.D.
Family Medicine
850 HARRISON AVE, YACC 5
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2080
DEBORAH A FRANK MD
Pediatrics
850 HARRISON AVE, YACC5
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-4841
BRIAN R PENTI M.D.
Family Medicine
850 HARRISON AVE, YACC 4
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2080
MARY CHIN LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
850 HARRISON AVE, DOWLING 9
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-4672
ADELIZA OLIVERO MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
850 HARRISON AVE
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5245
JEAN EWAN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
850 HARRISON AVE, YAWKEY 4TH FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-2000
DOREEN LINEHAN RN
Registered Nurse
850 HARRISON AVE, DOWLING NORTH, SUITE 5108
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-7062

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 Ara Ketchedjian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ara Ketchedjian is 1467599720. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2007.

Where is Ara Ketchedjian located?

Ara Ketchedjian practices at 850 Harrison Ave Yacc Bn-C7, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-5405.

What is Ara Ketchedjian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Ara Ketchedjian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ara Ketchedjian 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 Ara Ketchedjian affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ara Ketchedjian is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ara Ketchedjian was last updated on November 7, 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.