Richard S Irwin, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Richard S Irwin is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Worcester, MA with over 58 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(508) 856-1919Worcester, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard S Irwin, MD has been part of the Worcester medical community since 2005 in group practice. A Tufts University School of Medicine graduate since 1968, he brings 58+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and asthma. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.02/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 193 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Worcester58+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2017dNPPES updated 2020-11-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Lake Ave N Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Worcester, MA 01655-0002

Fax: (508) 856-3999
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

97.02/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)

Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

149

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

142

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

913

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $321k

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.

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 Asthma.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+45%)58%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+6%)26%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1968

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 12, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 58 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in WorcesterAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1968)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 415348, Boston, MA 02241-5348

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Richard S Irwin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard S Irwin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, asthma reviews — no travel to Worcester 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 S Irwin

NPI records show Dr. Irwin as active with telehealth listed in Worcester, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 856-1919.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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