Cristina A Shea, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Cristina A Shea is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Boston, MA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cristina a Shea, MD has been part of the Boston medical community since 2018 in group practice. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 2018, she brings 8+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
Older · 135dNPPES updated 2026-01-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
31
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
78
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $118k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 2018
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Jan 8, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
Taxonomy: 208100000X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
300 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129-3109
Differs from practice location
Virtual Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Care With Cristina a Shea
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cristina a Shea for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol 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 Cristina a 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) 952-5299.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cristina a Shea
Practice Location
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address
300 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129-3109
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