Elizabeth A. Strand, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth A. Strand is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Newton, MA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 658-6000Newton, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Elizabeth a. Strand, NP has been part of the Newton medical community since 2008 in group practice. She has been in practice for 29+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.56/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 259 Nurse Practitioner providers in MASee all Nurse Practitioner in Newton29+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 4806dNPPES updated 2013-03-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2014 Washington St New England Hematology Oncology Associates, Newton, MA 02462-1607

Fax: (617) 658-6001
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

MIPS Score

2023

76.56/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

14.04%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)

14.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.8%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

167

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

81

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

235

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $256k

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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+21%)39%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
20%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$104 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Elizabeth a. Strand's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in NewtonPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500025

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Virtual Adult Health Care With Elizabeth a. Strand

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Elizabeth a. Strand for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Newton 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 Elizabeth a. Strand

Dr. Strand is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 658-6000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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