Irmgard Behlau, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Irmgard Behlau is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Brighton, MA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Irmgard Behlau, MD has practiced internal medicine for 40+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (class of 1986), she has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5616dNPPES updated 2011-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1380 Soldiers Field Road, 2nd Floor Maggie Custodio Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association, Brighton, MA 02135
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
99
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
42
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
129
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $68k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.0k received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·High 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 Irmgard Behlau's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
1380 Soldiers Field Road 2nd Floor Maggie Custodio Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association, Brighton, MA 02135
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Irmgard Behlau
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irmgard Behlau for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Brighton 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 Irmgard Behlau
Dr. Behlau is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brighton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 783-7200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Irmgard Behlau
Practice Location
1380 Soldiers Field Road, 2nd Floor Maggie Custodio Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association, Brighton, MA 02135
Mailing Address
1380 Soldiers Field Road 2nd Floor Maggie Custodio Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association, Brighton, MA 02135
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