Quick answers
- Does Douglas M. Dressel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas M. Dressel 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 M. Dressel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,013 Original Medicare patients and 2,767 services for Douglas M. Dressel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas M. Dressel's NPI number?
- 1447322052. 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 M. Dressel, 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 | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,767 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)572 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)393 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)380 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)320 services
- Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (86334)228 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis42%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Douglas M. Dressel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas M. Dressel 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.
- MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200009
- MaineHealth Mid Coast HospitalBrunswick, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200021
- MaineHealth Pen Bay HospitalRockport, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200063
- MaineHealth Waldo HospitalBelfast, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201312
- The Memorial HospitalNorth Conway, NH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 301307
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas M. Dressel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Medical Ctr DrBiddeford, ME 04005 (207) 283‑7180
- 111 Franklin Health CmnsFarmington, ME 04938 (207) 778‑6031
- 118 Northport AveBelfast, ME 04915 (207) 338‑9345
- 123 Medical Ctr DrBrunswick, ME 04011 (207) 373‑6565
- 15 Hospital DrYork, ME 03909 (207) 351‑2162
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas M. Dressel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spectrum Healthcare Partners PA308 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Biddeford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Biddeford, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spectrum Healthcare Partners PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447322052 |
| 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