Barbara Voetsch, MD, PHD

Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Barbara Voetsch is a Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 726-8459Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Barbara Voetsch, MD, PHD has been part of the Boston medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 24+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Boston area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.42/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 12 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Boston24+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1021dNPPES updated 2023-08-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2696

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Massachusetts, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

91.42/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.3%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)

Better than 73% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

206

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

46

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

138

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $27k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+62%)75%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+13%)35%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 6, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyVascular Neurology in BostonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.

Taxonomy: 2084V0102X

Virtual Vascular Neurology Care With Barbara Voetsch

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara Voetsch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Boston 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 Barbara Voetsch

NPI records show Dr. Voetsch as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-8459.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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