Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Buch, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Boston, MA
- NPI 1295041648
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
88 E Newton St
Boston, MA 021182308
(617) 638-6610 - Mailing address
-
21 Old Nourse St
Westborough, MA 015813542
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 17, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2085R0202X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Massachusetts #262281 · Massachusetts #244051
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295041648. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
32,374
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$246,766
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A9575 |
Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml | 27,750 | 176 | $0 | |
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 2,428 | 30 | $0 | |
70450 |
Ct scan head or brain without contrast | 546 | 523 | $42 | |
70551 |
Mri scan of brain without contrast | 287 | 286 | $75 | |
70553 |
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 195 | 175 | $311 | |
70553 |
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | 165 | 161 | $116 | |
70496 |
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | 136 | 135 | $87 | |
70498 |
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | 134 | 133 | $84 | |
70551 |
Mri scan of brain without contrast | 110 | 103 | $200 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 80 | 79 | $74 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 231 peers in Boston Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 259. This provider delivers 125× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Buch's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Buch practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Karen Buch practice?
Dr. Karen Buch practices at 88 E Newton St, Boston, MA 021182308. Office phone: 6176386610.
What is Dr. Karen Buch's NPI?
Dr. Karen Buch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295041648, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Buch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Buch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Buch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9575); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.