Quick answers
- Does Kevin R. McDonald accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin R. McDonald 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 Kevin R. McDonald see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 420 services for Kevin R. McDonald. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin R. McDonald's NPI number?
- 1033132634. 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 Kevin R. McDonald, 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 | 146 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 420 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)175 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)99 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)89 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)35 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)14 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease68%
- Heart failure66%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Anxiety61%
Hospitals where Kevin R. McDonald works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin R. McDonald 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.
- North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin R. McDonald is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hutchinson DrDanvers, MA 01923 (978) 739‑6950
- 81 Highland AveSalem, MA 01970 (978) 354‑2551
- Salem Hospital Medical Staff Office, 81 Highland Ave Wheelock 6Salem, MA 01970
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin R. McDonald as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc827 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Careprimary
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Other palliative care doctors in Danvers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danvers, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033132634 |
| 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