Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bruce Kaster, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Geriatric Psychiatry) · Needham, MA
- NPI 1346281961
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
60 Kendrick St, Ste 204
Needham, MA 024942726
(617) 964-8200
fax (617) 969-0996 - Mailing address
-
77 Clifton RD
Newton, MA 024593111
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 16, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0805X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #76271
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346281961. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,320
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$143,595
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 811 | 129 | $100 | |
90847 |
Family psychotherapy with patient, 50 minutes | 173 | 49 | $104 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 56 | 56 | $204 | |
99348 |
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 56 | 32 | $81 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 52 | 52 | $180 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 43 | 22 | $80 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 37 | 26 | $140 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 32 | 23 | $80 | |
99344 |
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 27 | 27 | $154 | |
99349 |
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 18 | 16 | $137 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Needham Geriatric Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$32
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $16.96 | |
| Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC | 1 | $15.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,500
Patients
404
Total drug cost
$50,231
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 330 | 44 | $5,866 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 318 | 57 | $4,634 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 260 | 46 | $1,494 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 215 | 36 | $4,065 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 175 | 32 | $16,251 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 140 | 20 | $1,475 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 140 | 16 | $1,281 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 139 | 23 | $4,072 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 133 | 19 | $1,785 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 128 | 21 | $1,620 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bruce Kaster's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Kaster practices Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in Needham, MA.
Where does Dr. Bruce Kaster practice?
Dr. Bruce Kaster practices at 60 Kendrick St, Needham, MA 024942726. Office phone: 6179648200.
What is Dr. Bruce Kaster's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Kaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346281961, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Kaster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Kaster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Kaster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Family psychotherapy with patient (HCPCS 90847); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (HCPCS 90792). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.