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SHEILA ARVIKAR M.D.
NPI 1881721249
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Boston, MA

Active since February 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, YAWKEY 2C, 55 FRUIT STREET, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-7938 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Sheila Arvikar M.d. NPPES

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

SHEILA ARVIKAR M.D. (NPI 1881721249) is an individual rheumatology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (238901) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881721249
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameSHEILA ARVIKARCredential: M.D.
Location AddressMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, YAWKEY 2C, 55 FRUIT STREETBoston, MA 02114
Mailing AddressMassachusetts General Hospital, Bulfinch 165, 55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · (617) 726-2870
Phone(617) 726-7938
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2011
✔ NPI 1881721249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 238901
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA 02114
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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

Sheila Arvikar 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 ID5496923252
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110721000424
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 5

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 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.
279 services178 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.
45 services36 patients
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.
39 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
37 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

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

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashua, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number300011
Location172 Kinsley StNashua, NH 03060 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dover, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300018
Location789 Central AveDover, NH 03820 · Strafford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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.

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.

KAITLYN MY-TU LAM MBBS
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-7738
ALAKA RAY M.D.
Internal Medicine
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2066
MEGHAN E SISE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2862
HUGH G AUCHINCLOSS M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
ANGELA M. JACQUES MD
Pediatrics
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2066
NICOLE J LOOK-HONG MD, MSC
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-3868
CORINNA M ELLIOTT MA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-5600
KIRAN J AGARWAL-HARDING MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST.
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2942

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 Sheila Arvikar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sheila Arvikar is 1881721249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2007.

Where is Sheila Arvikar located?

Sheila Arvikar practices at Massachusetts General Hospital Yawkey 2C, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-7938.

What is Sheila Arvikar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Sheila Arvikar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sheila Arvikar 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.

Is Sheila Arvikar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sheila Arvikar is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, St Joseph Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sheila Arvikar was last updated on March 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.