Hervey L. Kimball, MD
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Hervey L. Kimball is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Waltham, MA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
With over 33 years in orthopaedic surgery, Hervey L. Kimball, MD is a long-established hand surgery orthopaedic surgery specialist in Waltham. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
71 Border Rd Ste 300, Waltham, MA 02451-1044
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better66.67%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+61.6 pts)
66.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
535
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
69
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $233
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, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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 (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Hervey L. Kimball's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 9, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Hand Surgery Care With Hervey L. Kimball
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hervey L. Kimball for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Waltham 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 Hervey L. Kimball
NPI records show Dr. Kimball as active with telehealth listed in Waltham, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 890-2133.
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 Hervey L. Kimball
Practice Location
71 Border Rd Ste 300, Waltham, MA 02451-1044
Mailing Address
71 Border Rd Ste 300, Waltham, MA 02451-1044
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