David Suster, M.D.
NPI 1780003087 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Suster, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1780003087).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780003087
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
426 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 119 | $39 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 116 | $29 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 57 | $85 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 49 | $65 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 37 | $36 |
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 25 | $13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-15
- Last updated
- 2014-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Suster's NPI number?
- David Suster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780003087, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Suster's specialty?
- David Suster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is David Suster located?
- David Suster's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-5400.
- What is David Suster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Suster is (617) 667-7284.
- Does David Suster accept Medicare?
- David Suster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Suster's NPI active?
- Yes — David Suster's NPI (1780003087) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.