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DR. LOWELL E. SCHNIPPER M.D.
NPI 1861414278
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Boston, MA

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
BIDMC - DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, 330 BROOKLINE AVENUE, RABB 430, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 667-1198(617) 667-3915 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Lowell E. Schnipper M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LOWELL E. SCHNIPPER M.D. (NPI 1861414278) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (37222) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1968).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861414278
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOWELL E. SCHNIPPERCredential: M.D.
Location AddressBIDMC - DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, 330 BROOKLINE AVENUE, RABB 430Boston, MA 02215
Mailing AddressBidmc - Division Of Hematology/oncology, 330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb 430Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 667-1198 · Fax (617) 667-3915
Phone(617) 667-1198
Fax(617) 667-3915
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1968
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1861414278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 37222
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
BIDMC - DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY, Boston, MA 02215
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedM08741MA
Medicaid0177997MA
Medicare UPINA66739MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Taro Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lowell E. Schnipper M.d. 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 ID9830139948
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050509000521
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Lowell Schnipper reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
330 BROOKLINE AVE, ST 207
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,477 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548202641 (617) 667-1961
Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Same address
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194765438 (617) 754-9600
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
0.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346433257 (Massachusetts)
  • 1,026 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851333686 (617) 632-3000

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 2

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 with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
134 services70 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 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.
104 services82 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

Acute Care Hospitals · Needham, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220083
Location148 Chestnut StreetNeedham, MA 02494 · Norfolk County
Emergency services

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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
$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 Lowell Schnipper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lowell Schnipper is 1861414278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is Lowell Schnipper located?

Lowell Schnipper practices at Bidmc - Division Of Hematology/Oncology 330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb 430, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 667-1198.

What is Lowell Schnipper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Lowell Schnipper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lowell Schnipper 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 Lowell Schnipper's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lowell Schnipper reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (Boston, MA), Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, MA) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. (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 Lowell Schnipper's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lowell Schnipper accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Lowell Schnipper 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 Lowell Schnipper affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lowell Schnipper is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lowell Schnipper was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.