Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kathleen Wittels, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1619935368
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Brigham & Womens Hospital, 75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 732-8577
Mailing address
Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 9, 2007
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #227221

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619935368. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
455
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$75,833
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 229 229 $182
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 63 63 $225
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 55 55 $184
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 33 33 $126
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 26 26 $87
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 21 21 $123
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 17 17 $26
76604 Ultrasound scan of chest 11 11 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 183 peers in Boston Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kathleen Wittels's medical specialty?
Dr. Kathleen Wittels practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Kathleen Wittels practice?
Dr. Kathleen Wittels practices at Brigham & Womens Hospital, Boston, MA 02115. Office phone: 6177328577.
What is Dr. Kathleen Wittels's NPI?
Dr. Kathleen Wittels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619935368, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kathleen Wittels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen Wittels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kathleen Wittels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.