DR. KAREN FIONA WATTERS MD, MPH
NPI 1609001114
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Boston, MA

Active since May 28, 2009PECOS Enrolled
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL BOSTON, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 355-7793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Fiona Watters Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. KAREN FIONA WATTERS MD, MPH (NPI 1609001114) is an individual pediatric otolaryngology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (249354) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609001114
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207YP0228X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN FIONA WATTERSCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL BOSTONBoston, MA 02215
Mailing Address300 Longwood Ave # Lo-367, Children's Hospital BostonBoston, MA 02115-5724
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 2011
✔ NPI 1609001114 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YP0228X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 249354
Definition
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X · License 249354 (MA)
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, Boston, MA 02215

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Fiona Watters Md, Mph is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Karen Watters reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Otolaryngology
300 LONGWOOD AVE
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 79 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02215
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, CHILDREN'S HOSP. - DEPT. OF ENDOCRINOLOG
BOSTON, MA 02215
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
BOSTON, MA 02215

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 Karen Watters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Watters is 1609001114. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2009.

Where is Karen Watters located?

Karen Watters practices at 300 Longwood Avenue Department Of Otolaryngology, Childrens Hospital Boston, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 355-7793.

What is Karen Watters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, with taxonomy code 207YP0228X.

Is Karen Watters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Watters is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Watters's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Watters reassigns Medicare benefits to Chmc Otolaryngologic Foundation, 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 Karen Watters's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Watters accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karen Watters 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 Karen Watters was last updated on December 13, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.