Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim, MD PHD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Burlington, MA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim, MD PHD has been part of the Burlington medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (class of 2000), she has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and parkinson. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.42/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic - Dept of Neurology, Burlington, MA 01805
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Massachusetts, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.42/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.3%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
405
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
424
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,728
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $926k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Parkinson's Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$114 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Burlington 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 Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim
Dr. Leegwater-Kim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Burlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 744-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Julie Rebecca Leegwater-Kim
Practice Location
41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic - Dept of Neurology, Burlington, MA 01805
Mailing Address
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805-0001
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