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Hospitalist

John W. Obell, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport, RI · Fall River, MA · Providence, RI · Rhode Island, Massachusetts

Summary

John W. Obell, MD (Hospitalist) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Newport, RI, Fall River, MA and Providence, RI. NPI 1982657805. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John W. Obell, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southcoast Physicians Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John W. Obell work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John W. Obell at 3 hospitals: Newport Hospital, Southcoast Hospitals Group and The Miriam Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John W. Obell see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including New Bedford, MA, Tiverton, RI and Fall River, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John W. Obell's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does John W. Obell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Obell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does John W. Obell offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says John W. Obell offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for John W. Obell?
(508) 973-5919, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John W. Obell's NPI number?
1982657805. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John W. Obell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Obell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John W. Obell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John W. Obell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southcoast Physicians Group Inc881 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in New Bedford

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982657805
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians