Quick answers
- Does Katherine S. Saragosa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine S. Saragosa 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 Katherine S. Saragosa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 432 Original Medicare patients and 1,171 services for Katherine S. Saragosa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine S. Saragosa's NPI number?
- 1649379579. 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 Katherine S. Saragosa, 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 | 432 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,171 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)306 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)140 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)127 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)121 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine S. Saragosa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 City Hall PlzMelrose, MA 02176 (781) 662‑8881
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine S. Saragosa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Dermatology and Aesthetic Center LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Melrose
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Melrose, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Dermatology and Aesthetic Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649379579 |
| 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
- 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