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Pathology

David J. Papke Jr.

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Jamaica Plain, MA · Milford, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

David J. Papke Jr. is a pathologist at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115. Phone: (617) 732-5500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, David J. Papke Jr. had 879 Original Medicare patients and 2,732 services. NPI 1578916250. 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 David J. Papke Jr., 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 David J. Papke Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Papke Jr. 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 David J. Papke Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 879 Original Medicare patients and 2,732 services for David J. Papke Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is David J. Papke Jr.'s NPI number?
1578916250. 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 David J. Papke Jr., 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 patients879
Services billed to Medicare2,732
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,421 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)538 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)199 services
  4. Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (88321)167 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)115 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 cholesterol73%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Anxiety32%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)29%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where David J. Papke Jr. works

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

Group practices

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

  • Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc2,994 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Boston

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

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Other clinicians in Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization Inc

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

Clinician information

Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578916250
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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