MR. RICHARD ALAN KLAICH MSW
NPI 1528289741
Social Worker - Clinical in Watertown, MA

Active since May 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
485 ARSENAL STREET, WATERTOWN, MA 02472(617) 972-5540(617) 972-5564 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Richard Alan Klaich Msw NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD ALAN KLAICH MSW (NPI 1528289741) is an individual clinical provider in Watertown, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1018044) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528289741
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD ALAN KLAICHCredential: MSW
Location Address485 ARSENAL STREETWatertown, MA 02472
Mailing Address485 Arsenal StWatertown, MA 02472-5091 · (617) 972-5540 · Fax (617) 972-5564
Fax(617) 972-5564
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2016
✔ NPI 1528289741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1018044
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
485 ARSENAL STREET, Watertown, MA 02472

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP05098MA · Blue Cross
Other720719MA · Tufts Helath Plan

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

Mr. Richard Alan Klaich Msw 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 ID4486887619
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140423002121
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 Richard Klaich reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
485 ARSENAL ST
Watertown, MA 02472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,317 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 362 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 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
98 services11 patients
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
81 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02472 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code NA
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.

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 Richard Klaich's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Klaich is 1528289741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2007.

Where is Richard Klaich located?

Richard Klaich practices at 485 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. The listed phone number is (617) 972-5540.

What is Richard Klaich's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Richard Klaich enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Klaich 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 Richard Klaich's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Klaich reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Atrius Health, Inc. (Watertown, MA) and Cambridge Public Health Commission (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 Richard Klaich's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Klaich accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Richard Klaich 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Klaich was last updated on September 2, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.