Physician Profile
James K. Piper, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Piper
James K. Piper, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Boston, MA. James is a 1974 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 580 Medicare patients across 700 services. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (617) 421-1091
- Email not available
Practice Locations
133 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
700 services · 580 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
128 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
64 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
39 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
11 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
11 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
60 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
59 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
46 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
34 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
31 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James K. Piper?
James K. Piper is a gastroenterologist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is James K. Piper's address?
James K. Piper is listed at 133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with James K. Piper?
The number on file is (617) 421-1091. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is James K. Piper's NPI number?
James K. Piper's National Provider Identifier is 1518913706. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James K. Piper train?
James K. Piper attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James K. Piper been practicing?
James K. Piper has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James K. Piper perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James K. Piper performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James K. Piper confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James K. Piper. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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