KARA KEATING BENCH MD
NPI 1659633063
Family Medicine in Lynn, MA

Active since June 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
269 UNION ST, LYNN, MA 01901(781) 596-2502(781) 596-3966 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Kara Keating Bench Md NPPES

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

KARA KEATING BENCH MD (NPI 1659633063) is an individual family medicine provider in Lynn, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (261500) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659633063
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA KEATING BENCHCredential: MD
Location Address269 UNION STLynn, MA 01901-1314
Mailing Address269 Union StLynn, MA 01901-1314 · (781) 581-3900 · Fax (781) 598-1050
Fax(781) 596-3966
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2015
NPI 1659633063 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MA · 261500
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

269 UNION ST, Lynn, MA 01901

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Keating Bench 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 ID2567600216
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151109001978
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cambridge Health Alliance

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number220011
Location1493 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01901 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Nurse Practitioner
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Pediatrics
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Social Worker
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Nurse Practitioner
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Social Worker (Clinical)
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Registered Nurse
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901
Registered Nurse
269 UNION ST
LYNN, MA 01901

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 Kara Keating Bench's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Keating Bench is 1659633063. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2012.

Where is Kara Keating Bench located?

Kara Keating Bench practices at 269 Union St, Lynn, MA 01901. The listed phone number is (781) 596-2502.

What is Kara Keating Bench's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kara Keating Bench enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Keating Bench 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.

What insurance does Kara Keating Bench accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kara Keating Bench 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 Kara Keating Bench affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Keating Bench is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Keating Bench was last updated on November 18, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.