Dana Robin Semmel, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology

Pathology

Dana Robin Semmel is an Anatomic Pathology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 414-4291Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 25 years in pathology, Dana Robin Semmel, M.D. is a long-established anatomic pathology specialist in Boston. She graduated from University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

25+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2502dNPPES updated 2019-07-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

670 Albany St Suite 304, Boston, MA 02118-2646

Fax: (617) 414-5315
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

71.4%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.4 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

883

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

25

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

182

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $17k

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

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
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)49%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+18%)40%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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 · 2001

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

PathologyAnatomic Pathology in BostonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Taxonomy: 207ZP0101X

Education & Training

University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

720 Harrison Ave Dob 503, Boston, MA 02118

Differs from practice location

Virtual Anatomic Pathology Care With Dana Robin Semmel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Dana Robin Semmel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 Dana Robin Semmel

NPI records show Dr. Semmel as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 414-4291.

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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