Quick answers
- Does Alexandra Contino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexandra Contino 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 Alexandra Contino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 347 services for Alexandra Contino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexandra Contino's NPI number?
- 1689153462. 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 Alexandra Contino, 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 347 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)107 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)99 services
- Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes (99498)66 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)63 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%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Heart failure53%
- Atrial fibrillation51%
- Depression49%
Hospitals where Alexandra Contino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alexandra Contino 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.
- Boston Medical Center-BrightonBrighton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220036
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexandra Contino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Wells AveNewton, MA 02459 (617) 969‑6130
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexandra Contino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Inc.7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Newton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689153462 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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