Ammara Abbasi Watkins, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Ammara Abbasi Watkins, M.D. specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in Burlington, MA in independent practice. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
41 Mall Road Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805-5501
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
17
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ammara Abbasi Watkins's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Emory University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 2, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
120 Walnut St, Dedham, MA 02026-3213
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Ammara Abbasi Watkins
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ammara Abbasi Watkins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Burlington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ammara Abbasi Watkins
NPI records show Dr. Watkins as active with telehealth listed in Burlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 744-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ammara Abbasi Watkins
Practice Location
41 Mall Road Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805-5501
Mailing Address
120 Walnut St, Dedham, MA 02026-3213
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