Quick answers
- Does Anthony Poindexter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthony Poindexter 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 Anthony Poindexter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 616 Original Medicare patients and 6,083 services for Anthony Poindexter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anthony Poindexter's NPI number?
- 1356331474. 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 Anthony Poindexter, 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 | 616 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,083 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (Q5106)1,544 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,099 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)939 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)157 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)152 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes51%
- Arthritis44%
- Heart failure40%
Hospitals where Anthony Poindexter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthony Poindexter 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.
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
- Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220046
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
- North Adams Regional Hospital CorporationNorth Adams, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221304
- The Cooley Dickinson Hospital IncNorthampton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220015
Practice locations
Addresses where Anthony Poindexter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 208 Ashley AveWest Springfield, MA 01089 (413) 733‑0010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anthony Poindexter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kidney Care and Transplant Services of New England PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in West Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kidney Care and Transplant Services of New England PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356331474 |
| 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