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LOREN J JOSEPH MD
NPI 1487706164
Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since January 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
330 BROOKLINE AVE, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER/DEPT PATHOLOGY, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 667-6700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Loren J Joseph Md NPPES

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

LOREN J JOSEPH MD (NPI 1487706164) is an individual clinical pathology/laboratory medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Illinois (036068988) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, and is a graduate of Stanford University School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487706164
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0105X
Provider Legal NameLOREN J JOSEPHCredential: MD
Location Address330 BROOKLINE AVE, BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER/DEPT PATHOLOGYBoston, MA 02215-5400
Mailing Address330 Brookline Ave, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/room Rw763Boston, MA 02215-5400 · (773) 592-9774
Phone(617) 667-6700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSStanford University School Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2014
✔ NPI 1487706164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0105X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036068988
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036068988IL
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedL68166

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.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

Loren J Joseph 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 ID8921297219
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141211001165
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Loren Joseph reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
330 BROOKLINE AVE, ST 207
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,477 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548202641 (617) 667-1961
Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Same address
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346281938 (Massachusetts)
  • 2,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194765438 (617) 754-9600

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 4

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.

Protein measurement, serum 84165
A serum protein measurement is a blood test that determines the levels of proteins in your blood. It is used to evaluate your overall health, and diagnose nutritional problems, kidney disease, liver disease, or immune disorders.
1,476 services972 patients
Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 86334
Immunofixation is a lab test that helps identify proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood serum. These proteins are part of your immune system. Changes in their levels can indicate certain diseases. The test is simple and only requires a blood sample.
316 services236 patients
Protein measurement, body fluid 84166
A protein measurement of body fluid is a test that gauges the amount of proteins in your fluids. This analysis helps in detecting various health conditions. It's done via a simple sample collection process, usually from blood or urine, in a safe and painless manner.
303 services256 patients
Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration 86335
Immunologic analysis is a diagnostic method that assesses your body fluids to detect health issues. It involves concentrating these fluids to enhance detection of specific proteins or cells. It helps identify immune system responses, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
54 services51 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

Acute Care Hospitals · Needham, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220083
Location148 Chestnut StreetNeedham, MA 02494 · Norfolk County
Emergency services

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

New England Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220088
Location125 Parker Hill AvenueBoston, MA 02120 · Suffolk County

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 02215 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.

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 677-4042
DR. BRIAN DANIEL HOBBS MD, MMSC
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-5864
ERICA DOMMASCH MD
Dermatology
330 BROOKLINE AVE, SHAPIRO 2
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-3753
VAHID KIARAD M.D
Anesthesiology
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000
DR. MICHAEL R GOLDSTEIN PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 356-7246
SARA MURDOCK CAHILL MD
Hospitalist
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000
DR. DEVON ABT HARRIS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
330 BROOKLINE AVE, KIRSTEIN 3
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-3736
DR. ELIZABETH MAIER BALOUGH MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

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 Loren Joseph's NPI number?

The NPI number for Loren Joseph is 1487706164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007.

Where is Loren Joseph located?

Loren Joseph practices at 330 Brookline Ave Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Dept Pathology, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 667-6700.

What is Loren Joseph's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZP0105X.

Is Loren Joseph enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Loren Joseph 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 Loren Joseph's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Loren Joseph reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, 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 Loren Joseph's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Loren Joseph accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Loren Joseph 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 Loren Joseph affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Loren Joseph is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Loren Joseph was last updated on October 7, 2014. 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.