Quick answers
- Does Alvaro C. Laga Canales accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvaro C. Laga Canales 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 Alvaro C. Laga Canales see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,181 Original Medicare patients and 2,107 services for Alvaro C. Laga Canales. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvaro C. Laga Canales's NPI number?
- 1447477369. 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 Alvaro C. Laga Canales, 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 | 1,181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,489 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)123 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)100 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)80 services
- Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure (88350)71 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)25%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Alvaro C. Laga Canales works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvaro C. Laga Canales 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.
- Brigham and Women Faulkner HospitalJamaica Plain, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220119
- Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvaro C. Laga Canales is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1153 Centre StJamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 983‑7000
- 75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115 (617) 732‑5500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvaro C. Laga Canales as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc2,994 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Jamaica Plain
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jamaica Plain, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447477369 |
| 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