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Internal Medicine

Kamau Karanja, MD

Works at hospitals in Jamaica Plain, MA · Burlington, MA · Boston, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Kamau Karanja, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Jamaica Plain, MA, Burlington, MA and Boston, MA and other places. NPI 1720147895. 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 Kamau Karanja, 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

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kamau Karanja work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kamau Karanja at 4 hospitals: Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts General Hospital and Mount Auburn Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kamau Karanja see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Cambridge, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kamau Karanja's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Kamau Karanja accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kamau Karanja 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 Kamau Karanja offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Kamau Karanja offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Kamau Karanja?
(617) 258-6896, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kamau Karanja's NPI number?
1720147895. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kamau Karanja works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kamau Karanja 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 Kamau Karanja is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kamau Karanja as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology54 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Cambridge

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720147895
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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