Katherine E Taylor, MD
Katherine E Taylor is an Internal Medicine specialist based in West Roxbury, MA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 32 years in internal medicine, Katherine E Taylor, MD is a long-established internist in West Roxbury. She graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1832 Centre Street West Roxbury Medical Group Faulkner Hospital, West Roxbury, MA 02130
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.82%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.6%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.8 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
192
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
363
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,718
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $246k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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 · 1994
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Katherine E Taylor
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katherine E Taylor for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Roxbury 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 Katherine E Taylor
NPI records show Dr. Taylor as active with telehealth listed in West Roxbury, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 469-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katherine E Taylor
Practice Location
1832 Centre Street West Roxbury Medical Group Faulkner Hospital, West Roxbury, MA 02130
Mailing Address
1832 Centre Street West Roxbury Medical Group Faulkner Hospital, West Roxbury, MA 02130
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