Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ha Nishino, MD

Pathology - Anatomic · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, Boston, MA 02114
6177262967
Registered in NPPES since 2008
NPI: 1740440254 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nishino

Dr. Ha Nishino is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Boston, MA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nishino performed 2,835 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nishino is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 23% volume in MA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,835
Medicare services
Top 23% in MA for pathology - anatomic
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
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Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue.
1,301 $27 $178
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional
An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination.
403 $23 $99
Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement
A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis.
282 $21 $195
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial
A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics.
256 $27 $138
Moderately high complexity pathology tissue examination
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This specific level of complexity involves a moderate to high degree of technical skill and interpretation.
111 $66 $248
Fine needle aspirate evaluation and report
A pathologist examines cells collected via a fine needle aspiration and provides a written interpretation and report of the findings.
85 $56 $200
Tissue preparation to remove calcium
A laboratory procedure that removes calcium from a tissue sample to prepare it for microscopic examination.
67 $10 $45
Manual microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
A laboratory test that uses a microscope to manually examine tumor tissue for genetic changes.
63 $33 $165
Special tissue stain and interpretation
A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings.
59 $10 $39
Pathology tissue examination, moderate complexity
A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to identify abnormalities. This specific level indicates a moderate degree of complexity in the analysis.
44 $9 $142
Fine needle aspirate evaluation
A laboratory examination of cells collected via fine needle aspiration to assess for abnormalities.
35 $28 $143
Special stain test for organisms
A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results.
34 $21 $77
Special tissue stain, multiplex
A laboratory procedure using special stains to examine tissue samples. This multiplex technique allows for the analysis of multiple markers on a single slide.
29 $30 $182
Intraoperative pathology examination, first tissue block
A pathologist examines a tissue sample removed during surgery to provide a preliminary diagnosis. This test is performed on the first tissue block obtained from the procedure.
26 $48 $180
Bone marrow smear interpretation
A laboratory review of a bone marrow sample slide to examine cell structure and identify abnormalities.
16 $39 $182
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician 13 $24 $90
Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam
Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities.
11 $141 $540
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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Geographic Context

Pathology - anatomics in nearby ZIP areas
336
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Nishino is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in MA), with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nishino experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nishino performed 1,301 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Dr. Nishino's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Boston?
Dr. Nishino's average Medicare payment per service is $28. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Nishino) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →