Bruce Kaster, MD - Medicare Geriatric Psychiatry in Needham, MA

Bruce Kaster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Geriatric Psychiatry" physician in Needham, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Geriatric Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Bruce A Kaster Md Pc and his current practice location is 60 Kendrick St, Ste 204, Needham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 964-8200.

Bruce Kaster is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 76271) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346281961.

Contact Information

Bruce Kaster, MD
60 Kendrick St, Ste 204,
Needham, MA 02494-2726
(617) 964-8200
(617) 969-0996



Physician's Profile

Full NameBruce Kaster
GenderMale
SpecialityGeriatric Psychiatry
Experience34 Years
Location60 Kendrick St, Needham, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Bruce Kaster graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346281961
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/16/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022026731
  • Enrollment ID: I20060322000359

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bruce Kaster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346281961NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0805XPsychiatry & Neurology - Geriatric Psychiatry 76271 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bruce A Kaster Md Pc61031237812

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMedoptions Of Massachusetts Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053527028
PECOS PAC ID: 2062512403
Enrollment ID: O20070713000377

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Entity NameBruce A Kaster Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497110738
PECOS PAC ID: 6103123781
Enrollment ID: O20160325000062

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Bruce Kaster, MD
77 Clifton Rd,
Newton, MA 02459-3111

Ph: (617) 964-8200
Bruce Kaster, MD
60 Kendrick St, Ste 204,
Needham, MA 02494-2726

Ph: (617) 964-8200

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