Kinnari Rahul Kher, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Kinnari Rahul Kher is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Somerville, MA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Kinnari Rahul Kher, M.D. in person in Somerville or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 30+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
20 Holland St Suite 407, Somerville, MA 02144-2700
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
354
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
330
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,004
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $324k
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 Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Kinnari Rahul Kher's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kinnari Rahul Kher
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kinnari Rahul Kher for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Somerville 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 Kinnari Rahul Kher
Dr. Kher is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Somerville, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 625-4888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kinnari Rahul Kher
Practice Location
20 Holland St Suite 407, Somerville, MA 02144-2700
Mailing Address
20 Holland St Suite 407, Somerville, MA 02144-2700
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