DR. JAMES RHEE M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1639374259
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since June 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MGPO, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-3030 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James Rhee M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES RHEE M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1639374259) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (246965) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639374259
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES RHEECredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location AddressMGPO, 55 FRUIT STREETBoston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing AddressMassachusetts General Hospital - Jackson Bldg-442, 55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · (617) 724-3566
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1639374259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 246965
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License L-232765 (MA)
MGPO, Boston, MA 02114

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

Dr. James Rhee M.d., Ph.d. 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 ID7416126503
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110805000553
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Rhee reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 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 2

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk 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

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 James Rhee's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Rhee is 1639374259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2007.

Where is James Rhee located?

James Rhee practices at Mgpo 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-3030.

What is James Rhee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Rhee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Rhee 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 James Rhee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Rhee reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA), Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA) and Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization 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 James Rhee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Rhee accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list James Rhee 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 James Rhee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Rhee is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Rhee was last updated on September 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.