Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Carlson, MD PHD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1669462180
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit St, Cardiac Unit Associates Yaw5
Boston, MA 021142621
(617) 724-6750
fax (617) 724-6767
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #42644
Medicaid
MA #0185485

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669462180. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,821
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$121,217
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 842 676 $9
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 406 219 $195
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 364 232 $16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 104 72 $134
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 60 19 $127
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 32 23 $140
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $239

In context: peer comparison

Among 134 peers in Boston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
590
Patients
150
Total drug cost
$519,930
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 90 30 $3,388
Carvedilol Generic 55 19 $1,116
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 54 16 $1,316
Lisinopril Generic 54 19 $709
Furosemide Generic 45 15 $482
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 43 13 $68,136
Atenolol Generic 42 0 $640
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 40 13 $489
Spironolactone Generic 35 13 $570
Valsartan Generic 31 12 $1,587

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Carlson's medical specialty?
Dr. William Carlson practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. William Carlson practice?
Dr. William Carlson practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142621. Office phone: 6177246750.
What is Dr. William Carlson's NPI?
Dr. William Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669462180, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Carlson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Carlson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.