Francine Ton Nghiem, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Francine Ton Nghiem is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cambridge, MA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(617) 868-2650Cambridge, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Francine Ton Nghiem, MD has been part of the Cambridge medical community since 2006 in independent practice. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 144 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Cambridge30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Mount Auburn St Ste 410, Cambridge, MA 02138-5600

Fax: (617) 868-2641
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.45%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)

2.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

75.2%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

174

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

129

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,022

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.55M

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+13%)31%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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 · 1996

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1 Arsenal Market Pl, Watertown, MA 02472-5018

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Francine Ton Nghiem

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Francine Ton Nghiem for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Cambridge 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 Francine Ton Nghiem

Dr. Ton Nghiem is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cambridge, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 868-2650.

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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