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Hematology/Oncology

Paul S. Unger, MD

Works at hospitals in Barre, VT · Morrisville, VT · Saint Albans, VT … · Vermont

Summary

Dr. Paul S. Unger, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401. Phone: (802) 847-0000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul S. Unger had 417 Original Medicare patients and 153,561 services. NPI 1053318766. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul S. Unger, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul S. Unger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul S. Unger 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 Paul S. Unger see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 417 Original Medicare patients and 153,561 services for Paul S. Unger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul S. Unger's NPI number?
1053318766. 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 Paul S. Unger, 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 patients417
Services billed to Medicare153,561
Different services or procedures110
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)24,800 services
  2. Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj (J9144)13,320 services
  3. Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (J0885)4,360 services
  4. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,960 services
  5. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)2,785 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 pressure61%
  • High cholesterol53%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)46%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Diabetes19%

Hospitals where Paul S. Unger works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul S. Unger 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.

  • Central Vermont Medical CenterBarre, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470001
  • Copley HospitalMorrisville, VT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 471305
  • Northwestern Medical Center IncSaint Albans, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470024
  • Porter Hospital IncMiddlebury, VT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 471307
  • University of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health CareBurlington, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470003

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul S. Unger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul S. Unger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Vermont Medical Center Inc1,208 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in Burlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burlington, VT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Vermont Medical Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053318766
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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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians