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Gastroenterology

Jose M. Marcal, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlington, MA · Melrose, MA · Winchester, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Jose M. Marcal, MD is a gastroenterologist at 91 Montvale Ave, Suite 206, Stoneham, MA 02180. Phone: (781) 518-9053. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jose M. Marcal had 459 Original Medicare patients and 14,207 services. NPI 1538116223. 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 Jose M. Marcal, 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 Jose M. Marcal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose M. Marcal 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 Jose M. Marcal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 459 Original Medicare patients and 14,207 services for Jose M. Marcal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jose M. Marcal's NPI number?
1538116223. 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 Jose M. Marcal, 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 patients459
Services billed to Medicare14,207
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)148 services
  2. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)97 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)83 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)61 services
  5. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)44 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%
  • Diabetes22%

Hospitals where Jose M. Marcal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose M. Marcal 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.

  • Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
  • Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220070
  • Winchester HospitalWinchester, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220105

Practice locations

Addresses where Jose M. Marcal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jose M. Marcal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Digestive Health Associates P.C.10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Massachusetts →

Other gastroenterologists in Stoneham

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

All gastroenterologists in Stoneham →

Other clinicians in Digestive Health Associates P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1976 (50 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538116223
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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