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General Surgery

Ketan R. Sheth, MD

Works at hospitals in Cambridge, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Ketan R. Sheth, MD is a general surgeon at 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139. Phone: (617) 665-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ketan R. Sheth had 43 Original Medicare patients and 87 services. NPI 1982621348. 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.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (617) 665‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Group practice: Cambridge Public Health Commission
  • Medical school: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ketan R. Sheth, 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 Ketan R. Sheth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ketan R. Sheth 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 Ketan R. Sheth see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 87 services for Ketan R. Sheth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ketan R. Sheth's NPI number?
1982621348. 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 Ketan R. Sheth, 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 patients43
Services billed to Medicare87
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Ketan R. Sheth works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ketan R. Sheth 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ketan R. Sheth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ketan R. Sheth as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cambridge Public Health Commission656 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Cambridge

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cambridge, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cambridge Public Health Commission

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982621348
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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