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Hematology/Oncology

Blair Ardman, MD

Works at hospitals in Lowell, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Blair Ardman, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 1 Hospital Dr, Lowell, MA 01852. Phone: (978) 942-8260. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Blair Ardman had 242 Original Medicare patients and 750 services. NPI 1578510160. 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.

  • Specialty: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 1 Hospital Dr, Lowell, MA 01852 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (978) 942‑8260
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lowell General Hospital
  • Group practice: LGH Medical Group, Inc.
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Blair Ardman, 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 Blair Ardman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Blair Ardman 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 Blair Ardman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 242 Original Medicare patients and 750 services for Blair Ardman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Blair Ardman's NPI number?
1578510160. 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 Blair Ardman, 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 patients242
Services billed to Medicare750
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)291 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)164 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)124 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)79 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)69 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 disease57%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Heart failure50%

Hospitals where Blair Ardman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Blair Ardman 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

Practice locations

Addresses where Blair Ardman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Blair Ardman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • LGH Medical Group, Inc.166 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Hematology/Oncology doctors in Massachusetts →

Other hematologist-oncologists in Lowell

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

All hematologist-oncologists in Lowell →

Other clinicians in LGH Medical Group, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578510160
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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