Michael Kritzer-Cheren, MD/PHD
NPI 1578950549 · Psychiatry Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Kritzer-Cheren, MD/PHD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1578950549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578950549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD/PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
371 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 225 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 60 | $193 |
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 58 | $218 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $238 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$238 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 51 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 40 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 39 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 21 |
| Clonazepam | 19 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 19 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-17
- Last updated
- 2020-01-06
- Certified
- 2020-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Kritzer-Cheren's NPI number?
- Michael Kritzer-Cheren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578950549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Kritzer-Cheren's specialty?
- Michael Kritzer-Cheren is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Kritzer-Cheren located?
- Michael Kritzer-Cheren's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621.
- What is Michael Kritzer-Cheren's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Kritzer-Cheren is (617) 724-5600.
- Does Michael Kritzer-Cheren accept Medicare?
- Michael Kritzer-Cheren is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Kritzer-Cheren's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Kritzer-Cheren's NPI (1578950549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.