Quick answers
- Does Vincent J. Patalano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vincent J. Patalano 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 Vincent J. Patalano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 354 Original Medicare patients and 751 services for Vincent J. Patalano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vincent J. Patalano's NPI number?
- 1386718450. 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 Vincent J. Patalano, 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 | 354 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 751 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)337 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)69 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)63 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)54 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)47 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol56%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis31%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Vincent J. Patalano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vincent J. Patalano 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.
- Cambridge Health AllianceCambridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220011
Practice locations
Addresses where Vincent J. Patalano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 236 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143 (617) 591‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vincent J. Patalano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cambridge Public Health Commission656 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Somerville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Somerville, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cambridge Public Health Commission
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386718450 |
| 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