David M Gunther, M.D.
Addiction Medicine Family Medicine
David M Gunther is an Addiction Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
With over 32 years in family medicine, David M Gunther, M.D. is a long-established addiction medicine family medicine specialist in Boston. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Boston area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, substance use, and tobacco (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-1951
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
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
16
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
32
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
142
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $34k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Tobacco Use Disorder.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
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.
Board certified · Nov 7, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Taxonomy: 207QA0401X
Mailing address
10 Gove St, East Boston, MA 02128-1920
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With David M Gunther
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David M Gunther for anxiety counseling, substance use counseling, follow-up consultations — 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 David M Gunther
NPI records show Dr. Gunther as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 425-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David M Gunther
Practice Location
1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-1951
Mailing Address
10 Gove St, East Boston, MA 02128-1920
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