Erik Folch, MD, MSC
NPI 1578739231 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Folch, MD, MSC is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1578739231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578739231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MSC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57.011218 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
392 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Lobe of Lung Using an Endoscope, 1 Lobe31628 | 65 | $137 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 61 | $12 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 34 | $13 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 24 | $107 |
| Exam of Lung Airways With Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Procedure on Growths Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound31654 | 23 | $67 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138,783 across 149 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
- 2008-05-02
- Last updated
- 2011-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Folch's NPI number?
- Erik Folch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578739231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Folch's specialty?
- Erik Folch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Folch located?
- Erik Folch's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 Pilgrim Rd, Boston, MA 02215-5324.
- What is Erik Folch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Folch is (617) 632-8036.
- Does Erik Folch accept Medicare?
- Erik Folch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Folch's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Folch's NPI (1578739231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.