Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Cave, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1003898578
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 56 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Lake Ave N, Department of Gastroenterology
Worcester, MA 016550002
(508) 856-2846
Mailing address
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 26, 2020
Year of graduation
1970 — 56 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #45328
Medicaid
MA #110006450A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003898578. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
191
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$21,615
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
91110 Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract 64 58 $121
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 34 34 $6
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 31 31 $145
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 17 $69
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 18 18 $271
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $135
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 12 12 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,500
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $1,500.00

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,500

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
84
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$1,019
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 22 0 $195
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 19 11 $246
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 17 16 $235
Omeprazole Generic 15 0 $286
Gabapentin Generic 11 0 $57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Cave's medical specialty?
Dr. David Cave practices Gastroenterology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. David Cave practice?
Dr. David Cave practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002. Office phone: 5088562846.
What is Dr. David Cave's NPI?
Dr. David Cave's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003898578, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Cave accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Cave accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Cave commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract (HCPCS 91110); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.