Quick answers
- Does Dorcas W. Kangethe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dorcas W. Kangethe 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 Dorcas W. Kangethe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Dorcas W. Kangethe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dorcas W. Kangethe's NPI number?
- 1497432892. 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 Dorcas W. Kangethe, 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 | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 287 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)247 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)27 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia75%
- Depression74%
- Anxiety74%
- High cholesterol66%
- Diabetes34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dorcas W. Kangethe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 12 Wood St, Suite 2Lowell, MA 01851 (781) 341‑4144
- 30 Taunton Grn, Suite 5Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 880‑6666
- 320 Essex StLawrence, MA 01840 (978) 655‑5290
- 44 School St, Rm 325Boston, MA 02108 (718) 298‑4375
- 6 Essex Ctr Dr, Suite 303Peabody, MA 01960 (978) 532‑1730
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dorcas W. Kangethe as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Health Services LLC479 clinicians in the group
- Supportive Behavioral Care of Ma LLC99 clinicians in the group
- VK New England Management LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lowell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lowell, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Health Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497432892 |
| 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
- 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