Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen, MD

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1174592653
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit St Wrn 2, Pathology Associates
Boston, MA 021142696
(617) 724-1469
fax (617) 726-9312
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #78780
Medicaid
MA #3124584

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174592653. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,247
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,556
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 543 491 $13
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 411 370 $39
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 298 74 $30
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 267 249 $12
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 243 188 $87
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 195 130 $65
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 100 88 $36
88332 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, each additional tissue block 54 30 $32
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 39 17 $44
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 35 35 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Boston Anatomic Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen practice?
Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen practices at 55 Fruit St Wrn 2, Boston, MA 021142696. Office phone: 6177241469.
What is Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen's NPI?
Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174592653, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gunnlaugur Nielsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (HCPCS 88311); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.