Deborah Jean Wald, MD

Pediatrics

Deborah Jean Wald is a Pediatrics specialist based in Revere, MA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

(617) 485-6350Revere, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in pediatrics, Deborah Jean Wald, MD is a long-established pediatrics specialist in Revere. She graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 26 Pediatrics providers in MASee all Pediatrics in Revere36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Ocean Ave Rhc Revere Healthcare Center, Revere, MA 02151-3675

Fax: (617) 485-6391
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.78%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)

5.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.2%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

113

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

176

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,353

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $257k

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+4%)36%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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 · 1990

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Taxonomy: 208000000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pediatrics Care With Deborah Jean Wald

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Jean Wald for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Revere 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 Jean Wald

Dr. Wald is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Revere, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 485-6350.

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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