Quick answers
- Does Douglas D. Tisdale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas D. Tisdale 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 Douglas D. Tisdale see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 633 services for Douglas D. Tisdale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas D. Tisdale's NPI number?
- 1316920416. 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 Douglas D. Tisdale, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 633 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)284 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)165 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)54 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)47 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)46 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)47%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Douglas D. Tisdale works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas D. Tisdale 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.
- Anna Jaques HospitalNewburyport, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220029
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
- North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220035
- Northeast Hospital CorporationBeverly, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220033
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas D. Tisdale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Wallace Bashaw Way, 2001 Anna Jacques Cancer CenterNewburyport, MA 01950 (978) 463‑1374
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas D. Tisdale as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associated Physicians of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Is565 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associated Physicians of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Is
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316920416 |
| 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