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Orthopedic Surgery

Lawrence I. Karlin, MD

Sees patients in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Lawrence I. Karlin, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Boston, MA. NPI 1235186263. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence I. Karlin, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
55Years since medical school (graduated 1971)
Tufts University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Children's Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Lawrence I. Karlin see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Boston, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lawrence I. Karlin's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Lawrence I. Karlin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence I. Karlin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Lawrence I. Karlin?
(617) 355-6000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lawrence I. Karlin's NPI number?
1235186263. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lawrence I. Karlin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence I. Karlin as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Children's Orthopaedic Surgery Foundation Inc27 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1971
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235186263
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians