Dr. Kamau Karanja

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kamau Karanja, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Allston, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from Brown University Program In Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Kamau Karanja also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center, Inc.. Dr. Kamau Karanja accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kamau Karanja at 287 Western Ave to request Dr. Kamau Karanja the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 287 Western Ave
Allston, MA 02134-1010


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kamau Karanja
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7810928819
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kamau Karanja attended and graduated from Brown University Program In Medicine in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1720147895
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 11, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Kamau Karanja

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kamau Karanja has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 30 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center, Inc.


Practice Locations

287 Western Ave
Allston, MA 02134-1010
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


300 Western Ave
Allston, MA 02134-1010
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


30 Athol St
Allston, MA 02134-1010
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


40 Armington St
Allston, MA 02134-1010
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 11, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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