Miriam Claire Goodman, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Miriam Claire Goodman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Waltham, MA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Miriam Claire Goodman, MD has been part of the Waltham medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 1988), she has been practicing for over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
169 Elm St, Waltham, MA 02453-5356
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
106
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
164
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,467
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $970k
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 Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
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 · 1988
Harvard Medical School
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Harvard Medical School (Class of 1988)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Miriam Claire Goodman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Miriam Claire Goodman for follow-up consultations, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Waltham 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 Miriam Claire Goodman
NPI records show Dr. Goodman as active with telehealth listed in Waltham, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 894-8440.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Miriam Claire Goodman
Practice Location
169 Elm St, Waltham, MA 02453-5356
Mailing Address
169 Elm St, Waltham, MA 02453-5356
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