Richard L Ahern, ANP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Richard L Ahern is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Boston, MA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in nursing, Richard L Ahern, ANP is a long-established adult health nurse practitioner in Boston. He has been in practice for 29+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Gray-Jackson 504, Boston, MA 02114-2621
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.64%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
13.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
89
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
616
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $645k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
55 Fruit St Cox 5, Boston, MA 02114-2621
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Health Care With Richard L Ahern
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard L Ahern for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston 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 Richard L Ahern
Dr. Ahern is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-3906.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard L Ahern
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Gray-Jackson 504, Boston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address
55 Fruit St Cox 5, Boston, MA 02114-2621
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