John L Niles, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

John L Niles is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(617) 726-4132Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John L Niles, MD has practiced internal medicine for 45+ years, working in group practice. A Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 120 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4131dNPPES updated 2015-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Merrimac St 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02114-4724

Fax: (617) 726-4213
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

310

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

106

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

536

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.06M

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
72%

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

Arthritis
44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

COPD
28%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Osteoporosis
25%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.8k received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 John L Niles's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1981

    Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 1981)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

101 Merrimac St 1st Floor, Suite 7, Boston, MA 02114-4724

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With John L Niles

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John L Niles for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 L Niles

Dr. Niles 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) 726-4132.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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