DR. ROBERT OTTO KNAUZ PHD
NPI 1710968169
Psychologist in Boston, MA

Active since November 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-9262(617) 726-6768 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Dr. Robert Otto Knauz Phd NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT OTTO KNAUZ PHD (NPI 1710968169) is an individual psychologist in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (7585) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710968169
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT OTTO KNAUZCredential: PHD
Location Address55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812Boston, MA 02114
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142, Mass General Physician OrganizationCharlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-0287 · Fax (617) 726-2894
Fax(617) 726-6768
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1710968169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103T00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 7585
Definition
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, 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. Robert Otto Knauz Phd 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 ID8628089869
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060601000007
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 Robert Knauz reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 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.

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
310 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychologist
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychologist
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 FRUIT STREET WAC 812, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114

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 Robert Knauz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Knauz is 1710968169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Where is Robert Knauz located?

Robert Knauz practices at 55 Fruit Street Wac 812, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-9262.

What is Robert Knauz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist with taxonomy code 103T00000X.

Is Robert Knauz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Knauz 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 Robert Knauz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Knauz reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA) and The General Hospital Corporation (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 Robert Knauz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Knauz accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Taro Health and WellSense Health Plan list Robert Knauz 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 Robert Knauz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Knauz is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Knauz was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.