Michelle Freshman, MPH MSN APRN BC MSCN

Registered Nurse

(617) 243-5480Newton, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michelle Freshman, MPH MSN APRN BC MSCN practices as part of a group registered nurse specialist practice in Newton, MA. She has been in practice for 29+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 17 Registered Nurse providers in MASee all Registered Nurse in Newton29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6560dNPPES updated 2008-05-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2014 Washington St Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA 02462

Fax: (617) 243-6701
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

52.19%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+47.1 pts)

52.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.2%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

99

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

54

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

251

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+28%)62%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
57%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+5%)23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

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

Substance Use Disorders
22%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

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. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Registered NurseNursing Service Providers

(1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Taxonomy: 163W00000X

Virtual Registered Nurse Care With Michelle Freshman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Freshman for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — 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 Michelle Freshman

NPI records show Dr. Freshman as active with telehealth listed in Newton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 243-5480.

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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