Benjamin Kerman, MD

Emergency Medicine

Benjamin Kerman is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Cambridge, MA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 499-5025Cambridge, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Benjamin Kerman, MD has been part of the Cambridge medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 35 Emergency Medicine providers in MASee all Emergency Medicine in Cambridge40+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5874dNPPES updated 2010-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-5502

Fax: (617) 864-0085
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.9%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

117

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

112

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,436

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $267k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 1986

    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Education & Training

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Benjamin Kerman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Kerman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cambridge 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 Benjamin Kerman

Dr. Kerman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cambridge, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 499-5025.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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