Physician Profile
Karen A. Boston, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Boston
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Karen A. Boston, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Karen graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 1,032 Medicare patients across 1,704 services. 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, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (213) 747-5542
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1530 S OLIVE ST
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
Occupational Health
Office procedures
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
Sleep Health
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,704 services · 1,032 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
343 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
114 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im | Treatment | 91322 |
64 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
64 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
60 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
60 | 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 |
395 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
235 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
122 | More 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 1
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Karen A. Boston's specialty?
Karen A. Boston is a family doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karen A. Boston?
Karen A. Boston is listed at 1530 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karen A. Boston?
The number on file is (213) 747-5542. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Karen A. Boston's NPI number?
Karen A. Boston's National Provider Identifier is 1699035048. 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
What is Karen A. Boston's education?
Karen A. Boston attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Karen A. Boston been practicing?
Karen A. Boston has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karen A. Boston known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen A. Boston performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Karen A. Boston confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen A. Boston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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