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Diagnostic Radiology

Paula A. Decandido, MD

Works at hospitals in Annapolis, MD · Lanham, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Paula A. Decandido, MD is a radiologist at 1106 Annapolis Rd, Suite 110, Odenton, MD 21113. Phone: (443) 481-6767. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paula A. Decandido had 2,872 Original Medicare patients and 14,614 services. NPI 1538161336. 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 Paula A. Decandido, 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 Paula A. Decandido accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula A. Decandido 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 Paula A. Decandido see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,872 Original Medicare patients and 14,614 services for Paula A. Decandido. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paula A. Decandido's NPI number?
1538161336. 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 Paula A. Decandido, 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 patients2,872
Services billed to Medicare14,614
Different services or procedures110
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)5,085 services
  2. Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)4,100 services
  3. Screening mammography (77067)1,576 services
  4. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,568 services
  5. Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)289 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 pressure71%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Osteoporosis25%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Paula A. Decandido works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula A. Decandido 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 Paula A. Decandido is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paula A. Decandido as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Brown, Croft, Frazier, PA28 clinicians in the group
  • Luminis Health Imaging, Inc.22 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Maryland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Brown, Croft, Frazier, PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538161336
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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