KAREN A. BUCH M.D. – NPI #1295041648
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

KAREN BUCH is a radiologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295041648 to KAREN BUCH on August 24, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Oct 17, 2023. 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 KAREN BUCH below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN A. BUCH

NPI Number
1295041648
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN A. BUCH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
88 E NEWTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118-2308
Phone: (617) 638-6610 Fax:
Mailing address
21 OLD NOURSE ST
WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581-3542
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 17, 2023

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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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 MA 244051
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 244051

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
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2010
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
KAREN BUCH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARTHA'S VINEYARD HOSPITAL INC
      ONE HOSPITAL ROAD, FIRST FL, WING 5, PO BOX 1477
      OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114
    • NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL
      57 PROSPECT STREET
      NANTUCKET, MA 02554
    • NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
      2014 WASHINGTON STREET
      NEWTON, MA 02462
    • NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER -
      81 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      SALEM, MA 01970

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