John Rolston, M.D., PH.D.

Neurological Surgery

John Rolston is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Boston, MA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 732-6600Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John Rolston, M.D., PH.D. has practiced neurological surgery for 15+ years, working in group practice. A Emory University School of Medicine graduate since 2011, he brings 15+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and parkinson.

1 of 84 Neurological Surgery providers in MASee all Neurological Surgery in Boston15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1340dNPPES updated 2022-09-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

60 Fenwood Rd Dept of, Boston, MA 02115-6128

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

64

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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, Hypertension, and Parkinson's Disease.

High Cholesterol
69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
56%

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

Parkinson's Disease
53%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
38%

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

Arthritis
36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$13.1k received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Rolston'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 · 2011

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 21, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

60 Fenwood Rd, Boston, MA 02115-6128

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With John Rolston

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Rolston 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 John Rolston

Dr. Rolston 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) 732-6600.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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