John Benjamin Herman, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

John Benjamin Herman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 726-2993Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 46 years in psychiatry & neurology, John Benjamin Herman, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Boston. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

1 of 628 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Boston46+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4943dNPPES updated 2012-11-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Fruit St Bul 3, Boston, MA 02114-2621

Fax: (617) 724-8479
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

17

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

27

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

145

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Hypertension
71%

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

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 · 1980

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9142, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Benjamin Herman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Benjamin Herman for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — 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 John Benjamin Herman

Dr. Herman 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) 726-2993.

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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