Lori Beth Olans, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Lori Beth Olans is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY

(617) 636-5000Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lori Beth Olans, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Boston, MA. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 1988), she has been practicing for over 38 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 261 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

750 Washington St Nemc Box 836, Boston, MA 02111-1526

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.7%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

165

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

142

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

359

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $313k

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.

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 Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+4%)24%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+3%)24%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$187 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Lori Beth Olans'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 · 1988

    Harvard Medical School

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 1988)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lori Beth Olans

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lori Beth Olans for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Lori Beth Olans

Dr. Olans 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) 636-5000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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