Provider Profile
Kamau Karanja
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kamau Karanja
Based in Waltham, MA, Kamau Karanja is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Kamau graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in 1994. Medicare claims data shows Kamau provided 541 services to 397 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (781) 693-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
564 MAIN ST
Waltham, MA 02452
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
541 services · 397 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
73 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
21 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im | Treatment | 91322 |
19 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
127 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
98 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
35 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
29 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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.
Other family doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Waltham 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 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 Kamau Karanja?
Kamau Karanja is a family doctor in Waltham, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Kamau Karanja's address?
Kamau Karanja is listed at 564 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kamau Karanja?
The number on file is (781) 693-3800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kamau Karanja?
Kamau Karanja's National Provider Identifier is 1720147895. 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 Kamau Karanja train?
Kamau Karanja attended Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kamau Karanja have?
Kamau Karanja has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kamau Karanja perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kamau Karanja performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kamau Karanja's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kamau Karanja. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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