Quick answers
- Does Benjamin Fakharzadeh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin Fakharzadeh 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 Benjamin Fakharzadeh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,492 Original Medicare patients and 4,823 services for Benjamin Fakharzadeh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin Fakharzadeh's NPI number?
- 1689801391. 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 Benjamin Fakharzadeh, 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 | 2,492 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,823 |
| Different services or procedures | 128 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)597 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)397 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)313 services
- 3d radiographic procedure (76376)234 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)202 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Benjamin Fakharzadeh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin Fakharzadeh 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.
- Athol Memorial HospitalAthol, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221303
- Heywood Hospital -Gardner, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220095
- The Cooley Dickinson Hospital IncNorthampton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220015
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin Fakharzadeh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 165 Mill StLeominster, MA 01453 (978) 707‑9729
- 2033 Main StAthol, MA 01331 (978) 249‑3511
- 242 Green StGardner, MA 01440 (978) 632‑3420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin Fakharzadeh as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital115 clinicians in the group
- Athol Memorial Hospital Incorporated74 clinicians in the group
- New England Medical Imaging, PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689801391 |
| 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