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HEIKKI NIKKANEN MD
NPI 1558376129
Emergency Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since July 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MED, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 732-5640 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Heikki Nikkanen Md NPPES

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

HEIKKI NIKKANEN MD (NPI 1558376129) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (212548) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558376129
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameHEIKKI NIKKANENCredential: MD
Location Address75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDBoston, MA 02115
Mailing Address15 Burnside AveWest Roxbury, MA 02132-7806 · (617) 905-7868
Phone(617) 732-5640
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2013
✔ NPI 1558376129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 212548
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License 212548 (MA)
75 FRANCIS STREET, Boston, MA 02115
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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

Heikki Nikkanen 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 ID446448583
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131206001302
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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
202 services194 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
138 services135 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
73 services71 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
18 services18 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 02115 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

JIA CHENG YAO M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (517) 732-5500
MR. FADI HABBAB MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY DEPT
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-6273
MRS. LEAH RAE PRAGER PA-C, MPH
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-6819
MICHAEL SEAN NURMSOO M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-5500
ALISA B GOLDBERG MD MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
75 FRANCIS STREET, WOMENS HEALTH DEPARTMENT OBGYN
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8625
DAVID WESTFALL BATES MD
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-7063
ASHLEY HARALSON VERNON MD
Surgery
75 FRANCIS STREET, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL DIVISION OF GENERAL AND GA
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8710
LINDSAY FAYE PARONICH PA-C
Physician Assistant
75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 732-8064

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 Heikki Nikkanen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heikki Nikkanen is 1558376129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2006.

Where is Heikki Nikkanen located?

Heikki Nikkanen practices at 75 Francis Street Brigham And Womens Hospital Department Of Emergency Med, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 732-5640.

What is Heikki Nikkanen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Heikki Nikkanen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heikki Nikkanen 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 Heikki Nikkanen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heikki Nikkanen is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heikki Nikkanen was last updated on January 13, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.