VALERIE CATHERINE GOBAO MD
NPI 1639752181
Internal Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since May 03, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, STE 5A CROSSTOWN BLDG, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-5951(617) 414-9201 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: May 13, 2026, Jun 22, 2024, May 3, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Valerie Catherine Gobao Md NPPES

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

VALERIE CATHERINE GOBAO MD (NPI 1639752181) is an individual internal medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1025839) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639752181
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE CATHERINE GOBAOCredential: MD
Location Address801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, STE 5A CROSSTOWN BLDGBoston, MA 02118
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Ave Ste 2Boston, MA 02118-2690
Fax(617) 414-9201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1639752181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 1025839✔ Licensed in PA · MD485579
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, STE 5A CROSSTOWN BLDG, Boston, MA 02118

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 177 Warren St 2nd FLBoston, MA 02135 · Phone (617) 414-5951 · Fax (617) 414-9201

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

Valerie Catherine Gobao 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 ID1052712957
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240722004107, I20260518002017
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 Valerie Gobao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
Boston, MA 02118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 573 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
464 ALLEGHENY BLVD, PENNWOOD CENTER
Franklin, PA 16323
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 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 3

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

St Elizabeth's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brighton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220036
Location736 Cambridge StreetBrighton, MA 02135 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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 Valerie Gobao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Gobao is 1639752181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2021.

Where is Valerie Gobao located?

Valerie Gobao practices at 801 Massachusetts Ave, Ste 5A Crosstown Bldg, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-5951.

What is Valerie Gobao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Valerie Gobao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Gobao 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 Valerie Gobao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie Gobao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Evans Medical Foundation, Inc. (Boston, MA) and University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Franklin, PA). 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 Valerie Gobao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valerie Gobao accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Valerie Gobao 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 Valerie Gobao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Gobao is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, St Elizabeth's Medical Center and Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Gobao was last updated on May 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.