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Family Practice

Wayne J. Altman, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Cambridge, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Wayne J. Altman, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA. NPI 1568463479. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Wayne J. Altman, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
University Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Family Practice Group PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Wayne J. Altman work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Wayne J. Altman at 2 hospitals: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Mount Auburn Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Wayne J. Altman see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Arlington, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Wayne J. Altman's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Wayne J. Altman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wayne J. Altman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Wayne J. Altman offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Wayne J. Altman offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Wayne J. Altman?
(781) 648-9700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Wayne J. Altman's NPI number?
1568463479. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Wayne J. Altman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wayne J. Altman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Wayne J. Altman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 11 Water St, 1aArlington, MA 02476
  • 11 Water St, Suite 1aArlington, MA 02476 (781) 648‑9700

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wayne J. Altman as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Family Practice Group PC16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Arlington

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical School
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568463479
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians