Karen W. Kwok, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Karen W. Kwok is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen W. Kwok, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 24+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118-2908
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
715
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $88k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-30%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Karen W. Kwok's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Umass Chan Medical School
Board certified · Dec 14, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
690 Massachusetts Ave Fl 2, Boston, MA 02118-1236
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karen W. Kwok
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen W. Kwok for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Boston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karen W. Kwok
NPI records show Dr. Kwok as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 414-5245.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen W. Kwok
Practice Location
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118-2908
Mailing Address
690 Massachusetts Ave Fl 2, Boston, MA 02118-1236
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