Ani Tahmassian, M.D.
Ani Tahmassian is a Family Medicine specialist based in Arlington, MA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ani Tahmassian, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 20+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4485dNPPES updated 2014-02-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
22 Mill St Ste 101, Arlington, MA 02476-4738
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.56%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
2.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
87
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
154
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,524
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $107k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$36 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ani Tahmassian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ani Tahmassian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ani Tahmassian for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Arlington 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 Ani Tahmassian
Dr. Tahmassian is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Arlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 646-4345.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ani Tahmassian
Practice Location
22 Mill St Ste 101, Arlington, MA 02476-4738
Mailing Address
22 Mill St Ste 101, Arlington, MA 02476-4738
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