Jaime Gerardo Gallegos Salazar, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Jaime Gerardo Gallegos Salazar is an Internal Medicine specialist based in East Boston, MA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE

(617) 569-5800East Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jaime Gerardo Gallegos Salazar, M.D. has been part of the East Boston medical community since 2012 in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the East Boston area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,755 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in East Boston17+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1175dNPPES updated 2023-03-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10 Gove St, East Boston, MA 02128-1920

Fax: (617) 568-4756
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.84%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)

1.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

49.8%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-33 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

39

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

68

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

761

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.08M

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 5, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jaime Gerardo Gallegos Salazar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jaime Gerardo Gallegos Salazar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to East 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 Jaime Gerardo Gallegos Salazar

NPI records show Dr. Gallegos Salazar as active with telehealth listed in East Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 569-5800.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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