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DR. HENRY D MITCHESON MD
NPI 1609878065
Urology in Watertown, MA

Active since August 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
521 MOUNT AUBURN ST STE 201, WATERTOWN, MA 02472(617) 926-1200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2023, Jan 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Henry D Mitcheson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HENRY D MITCHESON MD (NPI 1609878065) is an individual urology provider in Watertown, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (48820) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609878065
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HENRY D MITCHESONCredential: MD
Location Address521 MOUNT AUBURN ST STE 201Watertown, MA 02472-4153
Mailing Address521 Mt. Auburn St., Suite 201Watertown, MA 02472 · (617) 926-1200
Phone(617) 926-1200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1609878065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 48820
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
521 MOUNT AUBURN ST STE 201, Watertown, MA 02472
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. H David Mitcheson Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0177938MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Henry D Mitcheson Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931136603
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050725000576
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Henry Mitcheson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bay State Urologists Inc
Same address
Urology
521 MOUNT AUBURN ST STE 201
Watertown, MA 02472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
NPI 1114928579 (617) 926-1200
Steward Medical Group, Inc
1.3 mi
Specialist
9 GALEN ST
Watertown, MA 02472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,103 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629398219 (615) 467-4474
Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Specialist
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
Boston, MA 02135
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Steward St Elizabeths Medical Center Of Boston Inc
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174836852 (617) 789-3000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
889 services267 patients
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your bladder. It's done after you've emptied your bladder to see if there's any leftover urine, which can help diagnose certain conditions.
505 services249 patients
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 81000
A manual urinalysis test involves studying a urine sample under a microscope. This non-automated method helps identify any abnormal substances present. It's a useful tool for detecting potential health concerns early. The process is simple and non-invasive.
421 services206 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
322 services186 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
71 services58 patients
Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area 52005
This procedure involves the use of a thin, flexible tool called an endoscope. It's inserted through the body's natural pathways to reach the area where urine is transported. A small tube is then placed in this area to help with urine flow or to remove blockages.
18 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mount Auburn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220002
Location330 Mount Auburn StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02472 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
33%57 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
1%645 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
99%95 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,641 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
71%68 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
66%1,237 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 127 patients
Patients tobacco: 91% · 722 patients
100%21 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
24%21 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
90%68 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
93%68 patients5/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 750 patients
0%750 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
43%68 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Male external catheter, with or without adhesive, disposable, each A4349
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier13 claims385 services$1.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BAY STATE UROLOGISTS INC
Urology
521 MOUNT AUBURN ST STE 201
WATERTOWN, MA 02472
Middlesex County (617) 926-1200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Henry Mitcheson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Henry Mitcheson is 1609878065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. H David Mitcheson MD.

Where is Henry Mitcheson located?

Henry Mitcheson practices at 521 Mount Auburn St Ste 201, Watertown, MA 02472. The listed phone number is (617) 926-1200.

What is Henry Mitcheson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Henry Mitcheson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Henry Mitcheson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Henry Mitcheson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Henry Mitcheson reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Bay State Urologists Inc (Watertown, MA), Steward Medical Group, Inc (Watertown, MA) and Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Of Boston, Inc. (Boston, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Henry Mitcheson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Henry Mitcheson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Henry Mitcheson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Henry Mitcheson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Henry Mitcheson is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Henry Mitcheson was last updated on August 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.