Deborah Bershel, MD
Deborah Bershel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Somerville, MA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Deborah Bershel, MD in person in Somerville or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1981), she has been practicing for over 45 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1535dNPPES updated 2022-03-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
260 Elm St Suite 105, Somerville, MA 02144-2951
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.75%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
5.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
229
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,731
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $222k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$13 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Deborah Bershel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 9, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Deborah Bershel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Bershel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Somerville 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 Deborah Bershel
Dr. Bershel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Somerville, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 666-9577.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deborah Bershel
Practice Location
260 Elm St Suite 105, Somerville, MA 02144-2951
Mailing Address
260 Elm St Suite 105, Somerville, MA 02144-2951
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