DR. FARIS AZEEZ KATKHUDA MD
NPI 1790434876
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Boston, MA

Active since March 23, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 638-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 5, 2025, Jun 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Faris Azeez Katkhuda Md NPPES

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

DR. FARIS AZEEZ KATKHUDA MD (NPI 1790434876) is an individual psychiatry provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1023787) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and maintains a secondary practice location in Brockton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790434876
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARIS AZEEZ KATKHUDACredential: MD
Location Address1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PLBoston, MA 02118-2908
Mailing Address1 Boston Medical Ctr PlBoston, MA 02118-2908 · (617) 638-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1790434876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1023787
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, Boston, MA 02118

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1680 Centre StBrockton, MA 02302-3308 · Phone (508) 941-7000

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. Faris Azeez Katkhuda 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 ID8123496163
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250916000961
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Faris Katkhuda reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatric Unit
85 E NEWTON ST
Boston, MA 02118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Community Health
637 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE
Salem, MA 01970
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
110 LIBERTY ST
Brockton, MA 02301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 409 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

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

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220035
Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Physician Assistant
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Emergency Medicine
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH
BOSTON, MA 02118
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH
BOSTON, MA 02118

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 Faris Katkhuda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faris Katkhuda is 1790434876. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2022.

Where is Faris Katkhuda located?

Faris Katkhuda practices at 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-8000.

What is Faris Katkhuda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Faris Katkhuda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faris Katkhuda 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 Faris Katkhuda's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Faris Katkhuda reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts (Boston, MA), Codman Square Health Center Inc (Dorchester Center, MA), Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc (Salem, MA) and Signature Healthcare Medical Group Inc (Brockton, 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 Faris Katkhuda's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Faris Katkhuda accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and WellSense Health Plan list Faris Katkhuda 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 Faris Katkhuda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Faris Katkhuda is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Faris Katkhuda was last updated on September 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.