Nilufer Yalcin, M.D.
Neurocritical Care Psychiatry & Neurology
Nilufer Yalcin is a Neurocritical Care Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Brighton, MA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nilufer Yalcin, M.D. specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in Brighton, MA in group practice. With 15+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Brighton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202377.82/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
97
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile 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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$34 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Nilufer Yalcin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 28, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Taxonomy: 2084A2900X
Mailing address
960 Massachusetts Ave Ste 2, Boston, MA 02118-2690
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurocritical Care Care With Nilufer Yalcin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nilufer Yalcin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Brighton 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 Nilufer Yalcin
Dr. Yalcin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brighton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 789-2375.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nilufer Yalcin
Practice Location
736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135-2907
Mailing Address
960 Massachusetts Ave Ste 2, Boston, MA 02118-2690
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