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Ophthalmology

Steven M. Patalano, MD

Works at hospitals in Cambridge, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Steven M. Patalano, MD is an ophthalmologist at 236 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143. Phone: (617) 591-6300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Steven M. Patalano had 450 Original Medicare patients and 930 services. NPI 1669546883. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 236 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 591‑6300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Group practice: Cambridge Public Health Commission
  • Medical school: Boston University School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven M. Patalano, 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 Steven M. Patalano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven M. Patalano 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 Steven M. Patalano see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 450 Original Medicare patients and 930 services for Steven M. Patalano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Steven M. Patalano's NPI number?
1669546883. 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 Steven M. Patalano, 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 patients450
Services billed to Medicare930
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)363 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)149 services
  3. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)77 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)75 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)60 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 pressure73%
  • Diabetes52%
  • High cholesterol51%
  • Arthritis32%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Depression25%

Hospitals where Steven M. Patalano works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven M. Patalano 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 Steven M. Patalano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven M. Patalano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cambridge Public Health Commission656 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Somerville

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

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Other clinicians in Cambridge Public Health Commission

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBoston University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669546883
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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