Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Husain Poonawala, MBBS

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1609163989
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 021111552
(617) 636-5000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2023
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Massachusetts #274786 · Massachusetts #249250

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609163989. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
94
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,381
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 56 28 $126
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $184
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 11 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 71 peers in Boston Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Husain Poonawala's medical specialty?
Dr. Husain Poonawala practices Infectious Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Husain Poonawala practice?
Dr. Husain Poonawala practices at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 021111552. Office phone: 6176365000.
What is Dr. Husain Poonawala's NPI?
Dr. Husain Poonawala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609163989, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Husain Poonawala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Husain Poonawala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Husain Poonawala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.