Richard Aaron Hodin, MD

Surgery

Richard Aaron Hodin is a Surgery specialist based in Boston, MA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)

(617) 724-2570Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Richard Aaron Hodin, MD in person in Boston or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 118 Surgery providers in MASee all Surgery in Boston42+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 237dNPPES updated 2025-09-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Fruit St Wang 460, Boston, MA 02114-2621

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

183

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

19

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

33

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
73%

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

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
36%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Atrial Fibrillation
26%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$7.3k received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Richard Aaron Hodin's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 28, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With Richard Aaron Hodin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Aaron Hodin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Aaron Hodin

Dr. Hodin 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) 724-2570.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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