Physician Profile
Peter J. Fagenholz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fagenholz
Peter J. Fagenholz, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in general surgery. Peter trained at New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. Peter is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 293 Medicare patients across 356 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1346319480.
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) 726-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
M.G.H.,DEPT. OF SURGERY 55 FRUIT STREET, GRB 425
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
356 services · 293 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
51 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
50 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
46 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
46 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
41 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
35 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
18 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
16 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
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 general surgeons in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Peter J. Fagenholz's specialty?
Peter J. Fagenholz is a general surgeon in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Peter J. Fagenholz?
Peter J. Fagenholz is listed at M.g.h.,Dept. of Surgery 55 Fruit Street, Grb 425, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Peter J. Fagenholz?
The number on file is (617) 726-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Peter J. Fagenholz's NPI number?
Peter J. Fagenholz's National Provider Identifier is 1346319480. 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 Peter J. Fagenholz's education?
Peter J. Fagenholz attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Peter J. Fagenholz been practicing?
Peter J. Fagenholz has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Peter J. Fagenholz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter J. Fagenholz performs procedures including repair of groin hernia, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Peter J. Fagenholz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter J. Fagenholz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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