Sylwia Karpinski, M.D.
NPI 1265622302 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Burlington, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sylwia Karpinski, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Burlington, MA (NPI 1265622302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265622302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 231523 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
154 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 57 | $190 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 48 | $773 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 13 | $1,784 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 12 | $16 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 | $138 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$484 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 732 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor WestPreston Bldg.Boston, MA 02118-2309Phone: (617) 414-5405
- 246 Pleasant St Bldg WestConcord, NH 03301-2548Phone: (603) 224-1725Fax: (603) 227-7557
- 1002 Texas BlvdSuite 322Texarkana, TX 75501-5107Phone: (903) 791-1878Fax: (903) 791-1882
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-25
- Last updated
- 2025-09-02
- Certified
- 2025-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sylwia Karpinski's NPI number?
- Sylwia Karpinski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265622302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sylwia Karpinski's specialty?
- Sylwia Karpinski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sylwia Karpinski located?
- Sylwia Karpinski's practice location on file with NPPES is Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805-0001.
- What is Sylwia Karpinski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sylwia Karpinski is (781) 744-8570.
- Does Sylwia Karpinski accept Medicare?
- Sylwia Karpinski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sylwia Karpinski's NPI active?
- Yes — Sylwia Karpinski's NPI (1265622302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.