Joel Dov Sawady, MD
Joel Dov Sawady is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Cambridge, MA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Joel Dov Sawady, MD has been part of the Cambridge medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5286dNPPES updated 2011-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.42%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.5%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
40
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
182
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,445
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $280k
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Harvard Medical School
21 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 2005)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Joel Dov Sawady
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Dov Sawady for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Cambridge 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 Joel Dov Sawady
NPI records show Dr. Sawady as active with telehealth listed in Cambridge, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 575-5550.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joel Dov Sawady
Practice Location
237 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1306
Mailing Address
237 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1306
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