Harold John Burstein, MD PHD

Medical Oncology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Harold John Burstein is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(617) 632-2624Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Harold John Burstein, MD PHD has practiced internal medicine for 32+ years, working in group practice. A Harvard Medical School graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with cancer, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

1 of 169 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6899dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

44 Binney St Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115

Fax: (617) 632-1930
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

268

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

134

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

419

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $627k

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, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Cancer
75%

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

High Cholesterol
68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
61%

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

Arthritis
45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Osteoporosis
26%

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

Anxiety Disorders
26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$401 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Harold John Burstein's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Harvard Medical School

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineMedical Oncology in BostonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: 207RX0202X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 1994)

Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Harold John Burstein

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Harold John Burstein for follow-up consultations, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Harold John Burstein

Dr. Burstein 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) 632-2624.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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