Dr Kai Saukkonen, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Boston, MA

Dr Kai Saukkonen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice The General Hospital Corporation and his current practice location is 55 Fruit St, Bulfinch 148, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 726-1721.

Dr Kai Saukkonen is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 72482) 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 1235112277.

Contact Information

Dr Kai Saukkonen, MD
55 Fruit St, Bulfinch 148,
Boston, MA 02114-2621
(617) 726-1721
(617) 724-9948



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kai Saukkonen
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience36 Years
Location55 Fruit St, Boston, 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:
  • Dr Kai Saukkonen attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235112277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456369396
  • Enrollment ID: I20060404000118

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kai Saukkonen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235112277NPI-NPPES
3150071MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 72482 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHospital
Brigham And Women's HospitalBoston, MAHospital
North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MAHospital
Wentworth-douglass HospitalDover, NHHospital
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -Boston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The General Hospital Corporation65078038061054

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Entity NameMassachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801874573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466365820
Enrollment ID: O20031111000434

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Entity NameThe General Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023049236
PECOS PAC ID: 6507803806
Enrollment ID: O20080313000351

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kai Saukkonen, MD
55 Fruit St, Bulfinch 148,
Boston, MA 02114-2621

Ph: (617) 726-1721
Dr Kai Saukkonen, MD
55 Fruit St, Bulfinch 148,
Boston, MA 02114-2621

Ph: (617) 726-1721

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Boston, MA

Kaitlyn My-tu Lam, MBBS
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-7738    
Kui Toh Gerard Leong, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 55 Fruit Street, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8862    
Ruma Rajbhandari,
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-525-6841    
Alaka Ray, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2066    
Meghan E Sise, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2862    
Aaron Dickstein, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 Washington St, Box 233, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-636-5883    Fax: 617-636-9292
Dr. Felicia Elizabeth Patch, MD
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Practice Location: 801 Massachusetts Ave, Crosstown 2, Boston, MA 02118
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