CATHERINE BUETTNER MD
NPI 1487692604
Internal Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
332 HANOVER ST, BOSTON, MA 02113(617) 643-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Catherine Buettner Md NPPES

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

CATHERINE BUETTNER MD (NPI 1487692604) is an individual internal medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (217389) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cambridge.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487692604
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE BUETTNERCredential: MD
Location Address332 HANOVER STBoston, MA 02113-1901
Mailing Address332 Hanover StBoston, MA 02113-1901 · (617) 643-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2020
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2020
✔ NPI 1487692604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 217389
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
332 HANOVER ST, Boston, MA 02113

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1330 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138-5502 · Phone (617) 492-3500

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine Buettner 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 ID547219941
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050112000736
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Buettner reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
332 HANOVER STREET
Boston, MA 02113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
330 BROOKLINE AVE, ST 207
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,477 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 423 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.
108 services105 patients
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.
15 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mount Auburn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220002
Location330 Mount Auburn StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02113 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.

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
332 HANOVER ST
BOSTON, MA 02113
Registered Nurse
332 HANOVER ST
BOSTON, MA 02113
Pediatrics
332 HANOVER ST, NORTH END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02113
Pharmacist
332 HANOVER ST
BOSTON, MA 02113
Podiatrist
332 HANOVER ST
BOSTON, MA 02113
Social Worker (Clinical)
332 HANOVER ST
BOSTON, MA 02113
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
332 HANOVER ST, NORTH END COMM HEALTH CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02113
Social Worker (Clinical)
332 HANOVER ST
BOSTON, MA 02113

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 Catherine Buettner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Buettner is 1487692604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Catherine Buettner located?

Catherine Buettner practices at 332 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113. The listed phone number is (617) 643-8000.

What is Catherine Buettner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Catherine Buettner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Buettner 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Catherine Buettner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Catherine Buettner reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: North End Community Health Committee Inc (Boston, MA), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (Boston, MA), Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, MA) and Mount Auburn Professional Services Inc (Cambridge, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Catherine Buettner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Catherine Buettner accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Catherine Buettner 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 Catherine Buettner affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Buettner is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Buettner was last updated on September 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.