DOUGLAS I. KATZ M.D. – NPI #1205899846
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

DOUGLAS KATZ is a psychiatry & neurologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1205899846 to DOUGLAS KATZ on April 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 12, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DOUGLAS KATZ below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS I. KATZ

NPI Number
1205899846
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS I. KATZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
725 ALBANY STREET, SUITE 7B
SHAPIRO BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 638-8456 Fax: (617) 638-8465
2 Other location(s):
250 Pond Street
Suite 401
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 348-2265
Fax: (781) 354-2748
125 Newbury St
Framingham, MA 01701-4592
Phone: (508) 532-9203
Fax: (508) 532-9242
Mailing address
960 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
FL 2
BOSTON, MA 02118-2690
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 12, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS KATZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidMA110053703A
medicaidNH3121616
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)		 MA 47972
2081P0301X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Brain Injury Medicine		 MA 47972

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DOUGLAS KATZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH
      275 SANDWICH STREET
      PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
    • BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
      1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE
      BOSTON, MA 02118
    • SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
      55 FOGG ROAD
      SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA 02190

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