Gisela Held, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Gisela Held is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Burlington, MA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 31 years in psychiatry & neurology, Gisela Held, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Burlington. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.42/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Massachusetts, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202391.42/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.44%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
4.44% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
265
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
129
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
428
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $71k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
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.
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Gisela Held
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gisela Held for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burlington 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 Gisela Held
NPI records show Dr. Held as active with telehealth listed in Burlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 744-8170.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gisela Held
Practice Location
41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805
Mailing Address
41 Mall Rd. Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805-0001
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