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Thoracic Surgery

Paul W. Furlow

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Newton, MA · Salem, MA … · Massachusetts, New Hampshire

Summary

Paul W. Furlow is a thoracic surgeon at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 726-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul W. Furlow had 119 Original Medicare patients and 227 services. NPI 1275914780. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul W. Furlow, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul W. Furlow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul W. Furlow accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paul W. Furlow see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 227 services for Paul W. Furlow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul W. Furlow's NPI number?
1275914780. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Paul W. Furlow, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients119
Services billed to Medicare227
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)58 services
  2. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)46 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)74%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Anxiety34%
  • COPD34%

Hospitals where Paul W. Furlow works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul W. Furlow at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul W. Furlow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul W. Furlow as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group
  • The General Hospital Corporation1,267 clinicians in the group
  • Wentworth Douglass Physician Corporation429 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Boston

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

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275914780
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians