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Diagnostic Radiology

Bret F. Coughlin, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MA · Westfield, MA · Holyoke, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Bret F. Coughlin, MD is a radiologist at 271 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. Phone: (413) 748-9000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bret F. Coughlin had 1,713 Original Medicare patients and 5,279 services. NPI 1487686713. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bret F. Coughlin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Bret F. Coughlin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bret F. Coughlin 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 Bret F. Coughlin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,713 Original Medicare patients and 5,279 services for Bret F. Coughlin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bret F. Coughlin's NPI number?
1487686713. 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 Bret F. Coughlin, 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 patients1,713
Services billed to Medicare5,279
Different services or procedures138
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)2,348 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)386 services
  3. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)379 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)376 services
  5. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)140 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Anxiety38%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%

Hospitals where Bret F. Coughlin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bret F. Coughlin 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bret F. Coughlin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bret F. Coughlin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Riverbend Medical Group Inc226 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Riverbend Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical School
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487686713
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians