Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Obrien, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Internal Medicine Physician · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1508870957
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit S, Founders 600
Boston, MA 021142696
(617) 724-9197
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2014
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #76179
Medicaid
MA #3093891

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508870957. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
678
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$69,853
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 215 85 $126
G0316 Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th 163 64 $32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 138 67 $84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 72 68 $184
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 65 29 $153
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 25 11 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in this city , average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Obrien's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Obrien practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Karen Obrien practice?
Dr. Karen Obrien practices at 55 Fruit S, Boston, MA 021142696. Office phone: 6177249197.
What is Dr. Karen Obrien's NPI?
Dr. Karen Obrien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508870957, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Obrien accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Obrien accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Obrien commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (HCPCS G0316); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.