Quick answers
- Does Arthur S. Patchefsky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arthur S. Patchefsky 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 Arthur S. Patchefsky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 605 Original Medicare patients and 1,361 services for Arthur S. Patchefsky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arthur S. Patchefsky's NPI number?
- 1346262680. 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 Arthur S. Patchefsky, 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 | 605 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,361 |
| 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)714 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)279 services
- Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (88321)165 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)40 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity (88309)37 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)65%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Arthur S. Patchefsky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arthur S. Patchefsky 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.
- Temple Health - Chestnut Hill HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390026
- Temple University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390027
Practice locations
Addresses where Arthur S. Patchefsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140 (215) 707‑5030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Arthur S. Patchefsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc1,368 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Temple Faculty Practice Plan Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1963 (63 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346262680 |
| 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