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Pathology

Cecilia Ponchiardi, MD

Works at hospitals in Melrose, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Cecilia Ponchiardi, MD is a pathologist at 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111. Phone: (617) 636-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cecilia Ponchiardi had 670 Original Medicare patients and 1,834 services. NPI 1689916702. 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: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 636‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Melrosewakefield Healthcare
  • Group practice: Pratt Pathology Associates Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cecilia Ponchiardi, 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 Cecilia Ponchiardi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cecilia Ponchiardi 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 Cecilia Ponchiardi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 670 Original Medicare patients and 1,834 services for Cecilia Ponchiardi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cecilia Ponchiardi's NPI number?
1689916702. 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 Cecilia Ponchiardi, 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 patients670
Services billed to Medicare1,834
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)902 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)211 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)177 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)76 services
  5. Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)73 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%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Anxiety34%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)29%

Hospitals where Cecilia Ponchiardi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cecilia Ponchiardi 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.

  • Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220070

Practice locations

Addresses where Cecilia Ponchiardi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cecilia Ponchiardi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pratt Pathology Associates Inc25 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 Pratt Pathology Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689916702
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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