Quick answers
- Does Louis J. Vaickus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis J. Vaickus 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 Louis J. Vaickus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 411 Original Medicare patients and 1,259 services for Louis J. Vaickus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis J. Vaickus's NPI number?
- 1841551843. 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 Louis J. Vaickus, 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 | 411 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,259 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)289 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)288 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)246 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)202 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)92 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol62%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
- Arthritis35%
- Anxiety29%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Louis J. Vaickus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis J. Vaickus 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.
- Androscoggin Valley HospitalBerlin, NH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 301310
- Cheshire Medical CenterKeene, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300019
- Cottage HospitalWoodsville, NH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 301301
- Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalLebanon, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300003
- Upper Connecticut Valley HospitalColebrook, NH · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 301300
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis J. Vaickus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Ctr DrLebanon, NH 03756 (603) 650‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis J. Vaickus as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic1,472 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Lebanon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lebanon, NH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841551843 |
| 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