Quick answers
- Does Anita Deshpande accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anita Deshpande 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 Anita Deshpande see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 553 Original Medicare patients and 1,545 services for Anita Deshpande. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anita Deshpande's NPI number?
- 1104115559. 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 Anita Deshpande, 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 | 553 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,545 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)903 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)183 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)112 services
- Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique (88108)69 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)48 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety37%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Diabetes29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Anita Deshpande is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 2nd AveNeedham, MA 02494 (781) 726‑4800
- 133 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 (617) 421‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anita Deshpande as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Atrius Health Inc1,222 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Needham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Needham, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Atrius Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104115559 |
| 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
- 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