Richard Eliot Altman, MD
Richard Eliot Altman is an Urology specialist based in Chelmsford, MA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Richard Eliot Altman, MD in person in Chelmsford or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Vermont College of Medicine graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 5231dNPPES updated 2012-01-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
689
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
410
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,803
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $289k
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$60 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Richard Eliot Altman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Vermont College of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
8 Kirkland Dr, Andover, MA 01810-2807
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Richard Eliot Altman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Eliot Altman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chelmsford 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 Eliot Altman
NPI records show Dr. Altman as active with telehealth listed in Chelmsford, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 256-9507.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
31 Village Sq, Chelmsford, MA 01824-2712
Mailing Address
8 Kirkland Dr, Andover, MA 01810-2807
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