Quick answers
- Does Lydia L. Klufas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lydia L. Klufas 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 Lydia L. Klufas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 183 Original Medicare patients and 721 services for Lydia L. Klufas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lydia L. Klufas's NPI number?
- 1952406951. 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 Lydia L. Klufas, 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 | 183 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 721 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)220 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)137 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)120 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)95 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)75 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lydia L. Klufas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 525 Broad St, Suite 201Cumberland, RI 02864 (401) 724‑7800
- Dermatology, 525 Broad Stree Suite 201Cumberland, RI 02864
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Rhode Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rhode Island — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952406951 |
| 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
- 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