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Anesthesiology

Valerie G. Tainsh, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Valerie G. Tainsh, MD is an anesthesiologist at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 523-7900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Valerie G. Tainsh had 113 Original Medicare patients and 113 services. NPI 1407218522. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 523‑7900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
  • Group practice: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc
  • Medical school: Georgetown University School Of Medicine · graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Valerie G. Tainsh, 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 Valerie G. Tainsh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie G. Tainsh 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 Valerie G. Tainsh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 113 Original Medicare patients and 113 services for Valerie G. Tainsh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Valerie G. Tainsh's NPI number?
1407218522. 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 Valerie G. Tainsh, 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 patients113
Services billed to Medicare113
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)32 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) (00320)14 services
  3. Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)11 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)11 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure67%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Depression42%
  • Anxiety41%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Valerie G. Tainsh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie G. Tainsh 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 Valerie G. Tainsh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Valerie G. Tainsh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Boston

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

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407218522
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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