Deidre M Alessio, APRN
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Deidre M Alessio is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Somerville, MA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 33 years in nursing, Deidre M Alessio, APRN is a long-established primary care nurse practitioner in Somerville. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 33 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and PTSD (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
26 Central St Primary Care, Somerville, MA 02143-2827
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202386.26/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.41%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better61.1%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-21.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
17
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
820
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $682k
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and PTSD.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
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.
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP2300X
Mailing address
1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1047
Differs from practice location
Virtual Primary Care Care With Deidre M Alessio
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deidre M Alessio for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, PTSD therapy sessions — 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 Deidre M Alessio
NPI records show Dr. Alessio as active with telehealth listed in Somerville, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 591-6300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deidre M Alessio
Practice Location
26 Central St Primary Care, Somerville, MA 02143-2827
Mailing Address
1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1047
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