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JOHN H KEMPEN MD
NPI 1679684385
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 573-3431 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 12, 2017, Jun 7, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About John H Kempen Md NPPES

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

JOHN H KEMPEN MD (NPI 1679684385) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (270477) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679684385
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN H KEMPENCredential: MD
Location Address243 CHARLES STBoston, MA 02114-3002
Mailing Address243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3002 · (617) 573-3431
Phone(617) 573-3431
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1679684385 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 270477
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001712345PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

John H Kempen Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

CARLA PETERSEN AU.D., CCC-A
Audiologist
243 CHARLES ST, AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 573-3266
DR. RYAN CARLSON MD PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 523-7900
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
Eyewear Supplier
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 573-3182
DANIEL ROBERT LEFEBVRE M.D.
Ophthalmology
243 CHARLES ST, 10TH FLOOR -- OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 523-7900
ELLIOTT D. KOZIN MD
Otolaryngology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 573-6545
DR. LUCIA K SOMBERG MD, MPH
Emergency Medicine
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 573-3431
MS. JANET ENGLISH HUETTIG LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 573-3548
KYUNG OH DO, MS
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 573-3380

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 John Kempen's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Kempen is 1679684385. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is John Kempen located?

John Kempen practices at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 573-3431.

What is John Kempen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is John Kempen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Kempen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does John Kempen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list John Kempen 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 John Kempen was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.