Flavia Veera Castelino, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Flavia Veera Castelino is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MA can see Flavia Veera Castelino, M.D. in person in Boston or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Yawkey 2c Rheumatology Unit, Mgh,, Boston, MA 02114
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.3%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
341
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
208
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,241
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.65M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14.6k received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 2024, attributed to Flavia Veera Castelino's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
22 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
55 Fruit St Yawkey 2c Rheumatology Associates, Mgh, Boston, MA 02114
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Flavia Veera Castelino
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Flavia Veera Castelino for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Flavia Veera Castelino
Dr. Castelino is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-7938.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Flavia Veera Castelino
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Yawkey 2c Rheumatology Unit, Mgh,, Boston, MA 02114
Mailing Address
55 Fruit St Yawkey 2c Rheumatology Associates, Mgh, Boston, MA 02114
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