Paul Cannistraro, M.D.
NPI 1639165988 · Psychiatry Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Cannistraro, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1639165988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639165988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 215892 (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
20 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
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 204 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 204 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$139 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 47 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 42 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 33 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 30 |
| Clonazepam | 29 |
| Lorazepam | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 |
| Alprazolam | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-22
- Last updated
- 2020-11-13
- Certified
- 2020-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Cannistraro's NPI number?
- Paul Cannistraro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639165988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Cannistraro's specialty?
- Paul Cannistraro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Cannistraro located?
- Paul Cannistraro's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Arrow St Ste 210, Cambridge, MA 02138-5105.
- What is Paul Cannistraro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Cannistraro is (617) 460-1053.
- Does Paul Cannistraro accept Medicare?
- Paul Cannistraro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Cannistraro's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Cannistraro's NPI (1639165988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.