Quick answers
- Does Deborah Bershel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Deborah Bershel 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 Deborah Bershel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 654 services for Deborah Bershel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Deborah Bershel's NPI number?
- 1437257227. 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 Deborah Bershel, 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 | 160 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 654 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)221 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)131 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)62 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)58 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)51 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 cholesterol57%
- High blood pressure49%
- Arthritis30%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Deborah Bershel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Deborah Bershel 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.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220070
- Mount Auburn HospitalCambridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220002
Practice locations
Addresses where Deborah Bershel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 255 Elm St, Suite 301Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 666‑9577
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Deborah Bershel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Davis Square Family Practice6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Somerville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Somerville, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Davis Square Family Practice
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437257227 |
| 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