Jeffrey R Garber, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Jeffrey R Garber is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Boston, MA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jeffrey R Garber, M.D. has been part of the Boston medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and osteoporosis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-3904
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better65%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-17.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
380
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
378
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,794
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $306k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Osteoporosis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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 (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Jeffrey R Garber's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Board certified · Feb 10, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Jeffrey R Garber
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey R Garber for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — 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 Jeffrey R Garber
NPI records show Dr. Garber as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 421-1380.
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 Jeffrey R Garber
Practice Location
133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-3904
Mailing Address
133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-3904
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