Barry S Shea, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Barry S Shea is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)

(617) 726-1721Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in internal medicine, Barry S Shea, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Boston. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 193 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 101dNPPES updated 2026-02-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

586

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

111

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

488

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $829k

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 COPD.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

COPD
51%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

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

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Chronic Kidney Disease
32%

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

Diabetes
31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$8.9k received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 S Shea's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 11, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in BostonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

17 Virginia Ave Suite 107, Providence, RI 02905-4406

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Barry S Shea

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Barry S Shea for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — 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 Barry S Shea

Dr. Shea is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-1721.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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