Barry Joel Lobovits, MD
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Barry Joel Lobovits, MD has been part of the Pittsfield medical community since 2005 in group practice. A Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery graduate since 1973, he brings 53+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5328dNPPES updated 2011-10-04 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
163 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-6805
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.67%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.4%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
561
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
554
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
17,243
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.30M
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
54 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Barry Joel Lobovits's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.
Taxonomy: 2083P0901X
Education & Training
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
163 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-6988
Differs from practice location
Virtual Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Care With Barry Joel Lobovits
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barry Joel Lobovits for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsfield 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 Barry Joel Lobovits
Dr. Lobovits is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsfield, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 442-3309.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
163 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-6805
Mailing Address
163 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201-6988
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