Lana Tsao, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Lana Tsao is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Brighton, MA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lana Tsao, MD has been part of the Brighton medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Vermont College of Medicine graduate since 1990, she brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
Older · 5330dNPPES updated 2011-10-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135-2907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better62.8%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
451
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
281
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,859
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.17M
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$270 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Lana Tsao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Vermont College of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Lana Tsao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lana Tsao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Brighton 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 Lana Tsao
NPI records show Dr. Tsao as active with telehealth listed in Brighton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 789-3047.
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 Lana Tsao
Practice Location
736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135-2907
Mailing Address
736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135-2907
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