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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

William D. Carlson, MD

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

Summary

William D. Carlson, MD (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Boston, MA, Newton, MA and Salem, MA and other places. NPI 1669462180. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William D. Carlson, 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

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
50Years since medical school (graduated 1976)
Yale University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does William D. Carlson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists William D. Carlson at 5 hospitals: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, North Shore Medical Center - and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does William D. Carlson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 11 practice locations, including Danvers, MA, Belmont, MA and Chelsea, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William D. Carlson's specialty?
Medicare lists Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) and Internal Medicine.
Does William D. Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William D. Carlson 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.
Does William D. Carlson offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says William D. Carlson offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for William D. Carlson?
(978) 882-6100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is William D. Carlson's NPI number?
1669462180. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where William D. Carlson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William D. Carlson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where William D. Carlson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William D. Carlson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolYale University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1976
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669462180
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Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

Sources

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