Matthew Richard Leibowitz, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Matthew Richard Leibowitz is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Newton, MA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 243-6597Newton, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Matthew Richard Leibowitz, M.D. has been part of the Newton medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 127 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Newton34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3684dNPPES updated 2016-04-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2014 Washington St Blue 401, Newton, MA 02462-1607

Fax: (617) 243-6575
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

74.9%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.9 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

199

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

75

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

323

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $160k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+20%)69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
49%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)41%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · 1992

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in NewtonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Matthew Richard Leibowitz

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Richard Leibowitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newton 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 Matthew Richard Leibowitz

Dr. Leibowitz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 243-6597.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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