Philip Messer, D.O.
NPI 1053549329 · Hospitalist Physician · Needham, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Messer, D.O. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Needham, MA (NPI 1053549329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053549329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 253457 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,071 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 647 | $124 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 359 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 65 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$181 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 60 | 60 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 36 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 34 | 20 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 22 | — |
| Prednisone | 20 | 20 |
| Spironolactone | 15 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-25
- Last updated
- 2025-09-10
- Certified
- 2025-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Messer's NPI number?
- Philip Messer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053549329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Messer's specialty?
- Philip Messer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Messer located?
- Philip Messer's practice location on file with NPPES is 148 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492-2505.
- What is Philip Messer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Messer is (781) 453-3777.
- Does Philip Messer accept Medicare?
- Philip Messer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Messer's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Messer's NPI (1053549329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.