Harold John Burstein, MD PHD
Medical Oncology 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
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).
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$401 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Harold John Burstein's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Harold John Burstein, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Harvard Medical School
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Harold John Burstein
Practice Location
44 Binney St Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115
Mailing Address
44 Binney St Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine in Massachusetts
See allSidney Alexander, M.D.
Burlington, MA
Kunwar S Singh, M.D.
Malden, MA
David J Kanarek, M.D.
Boston, MA