Quick answers
- Does Rafael A. Meller accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael A. Meller 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 Rafael A. Meller see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 539 Original Medicare patients and 1,262 services for Rafael A. Meller. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael A. Meller's NPI number?
- 1881884500. 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 Rafael A. Meller, 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 | 539 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,262 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)474 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)261 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)220 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)89 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)58 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%
- Arthritis65%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Anxiety50%
Hospitals where Rafael A. Meller works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael A. Meller 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
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
- Northeast Hospital CorporationBeverly, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220033
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael A. Meller is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Railroad AveSouth Hamilton, MA 01982 (978) 468‑7381
- 2033 Main StAthol, MA 01331 (978) 249‑3511
- 242 Green StGardner, MA 01440 (978) 632‑3420
- 29 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805
- 41 Mall RdBurlington, MA 01805
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael A. Meller as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lahey Clinic Inc1,381 clinicians in the group
- Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, Inc353 clinicians in the group
- Henry Heywood Memorial Hospital115 clinicians in the group
- Athol Memorial Hospital Incorporated74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in South Hamilton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Hamilton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lahey Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881884500 |
| 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