Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Goldenson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Goldenson 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 Richard S. Goldenson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,648 Original Medicare patients and 4,431 services for Richard S. Goldenson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Goldenson's NPI number?
- 1881646123. 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 Richard S. Goldenson, 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 | 2,648 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,431 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)583 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)321 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)270 services
- Screening mammography (77067)239 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)238 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety35%
- Depression31%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Richard S. Goldenson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Goldenson 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.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
- Cambridge Health AllianceCambridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220011
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
- Mount Auburn HospitalCambridge, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220002
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Goldenson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 25 Carleton StCambridge, MA 02142 (617) 258‑6896
- 330 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138 (617) 499‑5070
- 75 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138 (617) 496‑8700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Goldenson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- President and Fellows of Harvard College97 clinicians in the group
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology54 clinicians in the group
- Schatzki Associates Inc18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Cambridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cambridge, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in President and Fellows of Harvard College
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881646123 |
| 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