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Medical Oncology

Ahmad N. Kassem, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Methuen, MA · Lawrence, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Ahmad N. Kassem, MD is an oncologist at 5 Branch St, Fl 3, Methuen, MA 01844. Phone: (617) 632-3586. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ahmad N. Kassem had 57 Original Medicare patients and 78 services. NPI 1952805004. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ahmad N. Kassem, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ahmad N. Kassem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahmad N. Kassem 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 Ahmad N. Kassem see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 78 services for Ahmad N. Kassem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ahmad N. Kassem's NPI number?
1952805004. 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 Ahmad N. Kassem, 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 patients57
Services billed to Medicare78
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)26 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)25 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)15 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%
  • Heart failure60%
  • Chronic kidney disease56%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Anxiety53%

Hospitals where Ahmad N. Kassem works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmad N. Kassem 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.

  • Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220110
  • Holy Family HospitalMethuen, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220080
  • Merrimack Health Lawrence HospitalLawrence, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220010

Practice locations

Addresses where Ahmad N. Kassem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ahmad N. Kassem as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.684 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Medical Oncology doctors in Massachusetts →

Other oncologists in Massachusetts

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.

All oncologists in Massachusetts →

Other clinicians in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952805004
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians