Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carl Talmo, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1881676989
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
125 Parker Hill Ave
Boston, MA 02120
(617) 754-5474
fax (617) 754-5473

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2010
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #223883
Medicaid
MA #2107376

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881676989. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,293
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$537,875
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 485 420 $99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 359 359 $123
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 170 166 $1,388
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 142 134 $1,373
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance 70 66 $167
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 36 28 $73
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 31 25 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 59 peers in this city , average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$74,983
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP 30 $70,801.21
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 4 $2,413.19
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 8 $1,550.11
Stryker Corporation 1 $173.74
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 2 $44.81

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$36,025
Royalty or License
$31,526
Travel and Lodging
$4,061
Education
$2,400
Food and Beverage
$972

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
579
Patients
337
Total drug cost
$3,579
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 371 181 $384
Celecoxib Generic 144 117 $3,097
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 64 39 $98

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carl Talmo's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Talmo practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Carl Talmo practice?
Dr. Carl Talmo practices at 125 Parker Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02120. Office phone: 6177545474.
What is Dr. Carl Talmo's NPI?
Dr. Carl Talmo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881676989, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Talmo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Talmo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Talmo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS 27447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.