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Family Practice

Lydia K. Rex, MD

Sees patients in Needham, MA · Lawrence, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Lydia K. Rex, MD is a family doctor at 145 Rosemary St, Suite C, Needham, MA 02494. Phone: (781) 235-7900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lydia K. Rex had 31 Original Medicare patients and 62 services. NPI 1275159071. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 145 Rosemary St, Suite C, Needham, MA 02494 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (781) 235‑7900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Tufts University School Of Medicine · graduated 2020 (6 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lydia K. Rex, 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 Lydia K. Rex accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lydia K. Rex 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 Lydia K. Rex see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 62 services for Lydia K. Rex. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lydia K. Rex's NPI number?
1275159071. 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 Lydia K. Rex, 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 patients31
Services billed to Medicare62
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)26 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)19 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%
  • Depression58%
  • Chronic kidney disease58%
  • Diabetes55%
  • Anxiety55%

Practice locations

Addresses where Lydia K. Rex is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lydia K. Rex as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc122 clinicians in the group
  • Wellesley Family Care Associates PC22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Needham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Needham, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2020 (6 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275159071
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Sources

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