Quick answers
- Does Sonali P. Ayar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sonali P. Ayar 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 Sonali P. Ayar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 853 Original Medicare patients and 2,495 services for Sonali P. Ayar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sonali P. Ayar's NPI number?
- 1538315247. 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 Sonali P. Ayar, 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 | 853 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,495 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,276 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)250 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)209 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)119 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)110 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Sonali P. Ayar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sonali P. Ayar 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.
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
- Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220008
Practice locations
Addresses where Sonali P. Ayar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital DrLowell, MA 01852 (978) 458‑1411
- 211 Park StAttleboro, MA 02703 (508) 236‑7901
- 295 Varnum AveLowell, MA 01854 (978) 937‑6342
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sonali P. Ayar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sturdy Health Inc189 clinicians in the group
- Pathology Associates of Lowell PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Lowell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lowell, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sturdy Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538315247 |
| 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