Quick answers
- Does Kedar S. Deshpande accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kedar S. Deshpande 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 Kedar S. Deshpande see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 480 Original Medicare patients and 2,333 services for Kedar S. Deshpande. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kedar S. Deshpande's NPI number?
- 1841200961. 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 Kedar S. Deshpande, 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 | 480 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,333 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)816 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)212 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)202 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)157 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)149 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 disease56%
- Arthritis54%
- COPD53%
- Heart failure51%
Hospitals where Kedar S. Deshpande works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kedar S. Deshpande 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.
- Metrowest Medical CenterFramingham, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220175
- Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220090
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
Practice locations
Addresses where Kedar S. Deshpande is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 115 Lincoln StFramingham, MA 01702 (508) 383‑1525
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kedar S. Deshpande as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lung Health Center of Metrowest LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lung Health Center of Metrowest LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841200961 |
| 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