ALISON M DUNCAN MD
NPI 1528301181
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Boston, MA

Active since April 02, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-5245(617) 414-5520 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2018, Jun 29, 2018, Jul 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Alison M Duncan Md NPPES

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

ALISON M DUNCAN MD (NPI 1528301181) is an individual psychiatry provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (276497) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528301181
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameALISON M DUNCANCredential: MD
Location Address1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACEBoston, MA 02118
Mailing Address720 Harrison Ave, Dob 503Boston, MA 02118
Fax(617) 414-5520
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1528301181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 276497
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License 276497 (MA)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE, Boston, MA 02118

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alison M Duncan 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 ID4688892649
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180913001968
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alison Duncan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Psychiatry
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
Boston, MA 02118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 193 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk 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.

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 Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON, MA 02118
Physician Assistant
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE, C500
BOSTON, MA 02118
Counselor (Mental Health)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON, MA 02118
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON, MA 02118
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE, DOWLING 9
BOSTON, MA 02118
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON, MA 02118
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
BOSTON, MA 02118

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 Alison Duncan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alison Duncan is 1528301181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2013.

Where is Alison Duncan located?

Alison Duncan practices at 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-5245.

What is Alison Duncan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Alison Duncan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alison Duncan 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 organization bills Medicare for Alison Duncan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alison Duncan reassigns Medicare benefits to Boston University Psychiatry Associates, Inc. (Boston, MA). The 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 Alison Duncan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alison Duncan accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Taro Health and WellSense Health Plan list Alison Duncan 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 Alison Duncan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alison Duncan is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alison Duncan was last updated on August 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.