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- 101 Merrimac St, 1St Floor, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Niles
Based in Boston, MA, John L. Niles, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. John graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1981. John is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 27,010 services to 1,737 patients. The services billed most often include injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg, injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, and administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour. NPI 1316912033 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 726-4132
- Email not available
Practice Locations
101 MERRIMAC ST 1ST FLOOR
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
27,010 services · 1,737 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
201 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
732 | Too few peers to compare |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
259 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
253 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg | Drug given | J2919 |
1,576 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg | Drug given | J2920 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg | Drug given | J2930 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg | Billing code | Q5115 |
22,850 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
436 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
403 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
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 kidney specialists in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 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 Dr. Niles?
Dr. Niles is a kidney specialist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Niles's address?
Dr. Niles is listed at 101 Merrimac St 1St Floor, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Niles?
The number on file is (617) 726-4132. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Niles?
Dr. Niles's National Provider Identifier is 1316912033. 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 Dr. Niles train?
Dr. Niles attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Niles have?
Dr. Niles has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Niles perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Niles performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Niles's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Niles. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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