Quick answers
- Does Rinaa S. Punglia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rinaa S. Punglia 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 Rinaa S. Punglia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 555 services for Rinaa S. Punglia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rinaa S. Punglia's NPI number?
- 1972674588. 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 Rinaa S. Punglia, 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 patients | 94 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 555 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)92 services
- Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy (G6002)86 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)57 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)54 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Rinaa S. Punglia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rinaa S. Punglia 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.
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
Practice locations
Addresses where Rinaa S. Punglia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 (617) 632‑3586
- 75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115 (617) 732‑5500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rinaa S. Punglia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc2,994 clinicians in the group
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.684 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972674588 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians