Robert Golden, MD
NPI 1013992171 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Golden, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1013992171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013992171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 221404 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
403 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 63 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 37 | $185 |
| X-Ray of Lower Leg, 2 Views73590 | 36 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 31 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 30 | $9 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,514 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-13
- Last updated
- 2012-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Golden's NPI number?
- Robert Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013992171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Golden's specialty?
- Robert Golden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Golden located?
- Robert Golden's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit Street Grb 622, Boston, MA 02114.
- What is Robert Golden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Golden is (617) 726-2066.
- Does Robert Golden accept Medicare?
- Robert Golden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Golden's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Golden's NPI (1013992171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.