Mark I. Frankel, MD, PHD
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Mark I. Frankel is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Wellesley, MA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
Patients across MA can see Mark I. Frankel, MD, PHD in person in Wellesley or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
148 Linden St Ste 109, Wellesley, MA 02482-7916
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 = better2.27%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,014
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $53k
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board certified · Feb 29, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2004)
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Mark I. Frankel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark I. Frankel for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Wellesley 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 Mark I. Frankel
Dr. Frankel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wellesley, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (917) 575-1641.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mark I. Frankel
Practice Location
148 Linden St Ste 109, Wellesley, MA 02482-7916
Mailing Address
148 Linden St Ste 109, Wellesley, MA 02482-7916
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