HUSAIN POONAWALA MBBS
NPI 1609163989
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2011

Contact Information

800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02111
Phone: (617) 636-5000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 17
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About HUSAIN POONAWALA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Husain Poonawala, an internist established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease and more than 17 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609163989 assigned on July 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number 274786 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1609163989
Provider Name
HUSAIN POONAWALA MBBS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
800 WASHINGTON ST BOSTON, MA 02111
Location Phone
(617) 636-5000
Mailing Address
800 WASHINGTON ST BOSTON, MA 02111
Mailing Phone
(617) 636-5000
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2009
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-07-2011
Last Update Date
05-08-2023
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An internist like Husain Poonawala is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RI0200X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
274786
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

249250 (MA)
2390200000XStudent, Health Care

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

 

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 5000/10%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 5000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6500/30%/9200 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/5500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/25%/7000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/20%/8500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/8500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/8500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Husain Poonawala is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Husain Poonawala is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658503560

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20180829002397

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 61 times for 32 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 122 times for 55 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 33 times for 33 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $36.02 for a new patient copayment and $27.79 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 02111 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $144.11
  • Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
  • Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
  • Average New Patient Copayment $36.02
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $111.18
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $27.79
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Care Plan 100% 113
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1609163989
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2609266916
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 71
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
80 - 71 = 99

The NPI number 1609163989 is valid because the calculated check digit 9 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1902891062 PETER J CASTALDI M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine800 WASHINGTON ST BOX 63
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000
1982695284 MANUEL N PACHECO M.D.
Individual
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)800 WASHINGTON ST TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER BOX 1007
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 872-6522
1710961859DR. GEORGE GRAHAM MD
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000
1851375596DR. JEFFREY I LASKER MD
Individual
Pediatrics800 WASHINGTON ST DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5241
1285613356DR. JEFFREY MICHAEL CHAVIN M.D.
Individual
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)800 WASHINGTON ST #314
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-7581
1598738551 STEVE A BOGEN M.D., PH.D.
Individual
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)800 WASHINGTON ST BOX 115
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-1112
1265406847MS. KATHLEEN A COLEMAN NP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner800 WASHINGTON ST GI LIVER GROUP P.C.TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-9502
1275507501DR. LUDWIG ERIK VON HAHN MD
Individual
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)800 WASHINGTON ST BOX 334
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-1307
1831152149 LINDA A BISHOP MD
Individual
Pediatrics800 WASHINGTON ST BOX 286 DEPT. OF PEDIATRICS
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000
1952365843 MICHAEL H GOLDSTEIN M.D.
Individual
Specialist800 WASHINGTON ST # 450
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-0626
1508821299DR. W. HEINRICH WURM M.D.
Individual
Anesthesiology800 WASHINGTON ST TUFT-NEMC BOX 298
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-9301
1619935582 KAREN C BRESNAHAN M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)800 WASHINGTON ST CCSN # 334
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-7242
1669427084 WALTER BAIGELMAN M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000
1174579718 GIANNOULA LAKKA KLEMENT MD
Individual
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)800 WASHINGTON ST FLOATING HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5535
1952358681 ROGER A GRAHAM M.D.
Individual
Surgery800 WASHINGTON ST BOX 7105
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-8270
1346287562 WILLIAM FOO HING YEE M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)800 WASHINGTON ST TMC BOX# 343
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-7917
1043257546 MARK V. ZILBERMAN M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)800 WASHINGTON ST #313
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5067
1053351585 CHARLES CASSIDY M.D.
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)800 WASHINGTON ST BOX 26
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5150
1508806092 MARY ELLEN BROWN MD
Individual
Pediatrics800 WASHINGTON ST GENERAL PEDIATRICS - FLOATING HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5255
1811931991 GEOFFREY BINNEY M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)800 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609163989, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on July 07, 2011

The provider is located at 800 Washington St Boston, Ma 02111 and the phone number is (617) 636-5000

The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X with a focus in Infectious Disease

The provider has more than 17 years of experience.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $144.11 with an average copayment of $36.02 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $111.18 and an average copayment of 27.79. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes and Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes.

This NPI record was last updated on July 07, 2011. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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