Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales, M.D.,M.M.Sc.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1447477369
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Francis St, Department of Pathology, Amory-3
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 525-7484

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2014
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZD0900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #234606

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447477369. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,007
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,339
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,438 1,051 $39
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 115 31 $30
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 100 54 $28
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 88 87 $89
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 62 40 $37
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 57 55 $12
88350 Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure 57 12 $30
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 39 19 $87
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope 37 27 $7
88346 Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure 14 12 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Boston Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician, average services per provider: 249. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales's medical specialty?
Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales practices Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales practice?
Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales practices at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156110. Office phone: 6175257484.
What is Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales's NPI?
Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447477369, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alvaro Laga Canales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88312). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.