Jeffrey Neil Katz, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Jeffrey Neil Katz is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 732-5338Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 42 years in internal medicine, Jeffrey Neil Katz, MD is a long-established rheumatologist in Boston. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 144 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5078dNPPES updated 2012-07-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Brigham and Womens Hospital Div of Rheumatology Immunology and Allergy, Boston, MA 02115

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

16.67%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)

16.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

52

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

438

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $217k

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Yale School of Medicine

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

111 Cypress St Brigham and Womens Physicians Organization, Brookline, MA 02445

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jeffrey Neil Katz

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey Neil Katz for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Neil Katz

Dr. Katz 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) 732-5338.

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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