Mariko Shimizu

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Mariko Shimizu is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cambridge, MA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 665-1000Cambridge, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Mariko Shimizu in person in Cambridge or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 628 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Cambridge9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1099

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

86.26/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

52

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

29

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

81

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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 Anxiety Disorders, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Mood Disorders
69%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+31%)63%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
35%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Alzheimer's / Dementia
33%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 8, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 2017)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Mariko Shimizu

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mariko Shimizu for anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Cambridge 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 Mariko Shimizu

Dr. Shimizu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cambridge, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 665-1000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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