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Nephrology

Christopher J. Cosgrove, MD

Works at hospitals in Warwick, RI · Newport, RI · Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Dr. Christopher J. Cosgrove, MD is a nephrologist at 1526 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919. Phone: (401) 438-5950. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christopher J. Cosgrove had 447 Original Medicare patients and 2,153 services. NPI 1558344085. 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 Christopher J. Cosgrove, 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 Christopher J. Cosgrove accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. Cosgrove 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 Christopher J. Cosgrove see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 447 Original Medicare patients and 2,153 services for Christopher J. Cosgrove. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christopher J. Cosgrove's NPI number?
1558344085. 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 Christopher J. Cosgrove, 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 patients447
Services billed to Medicare2,153
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)399 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)381 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)342 services
  4. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)299 services
  5. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)219 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes55%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Arthritis52%

Hospitals where Christopher J. Cosgrove works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher J. Cosgrove 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 Christopher J. Cosgrove is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Cosgrove as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Nephrology Associates Inc9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Rhode Island

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

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Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558344085
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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