Quick answers
- Does James G. Cataldo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Cataldo 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 James G. Cataldo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 620 Original Medicare patients and 4,578 services for James G. Cataldo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James G. Cataldo's NPI number?
- 1255301891. 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 James G. Cataldo, 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 | 620 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,578 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,578 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)593 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)521 services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)472 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)442 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where James G. Cataldo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James G. Cataldo 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.
- UMass Memorial Healthalliance HospitalsLeominster, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220001
Practice locations
Addresses where James G. Cataldo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 104 Whalon St, Suite 1bFitchburg, MA 01420
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255301891 |
| 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