Robert A Karr, M.D.

Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

(978) 863-5054Tewksbury, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Robert a Karr, M.D. in person in Tewksbury or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Temple University School of Medicine graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.07/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Tewksbury37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

North East Area Office, Tewksbury, MA 01876

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.07/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

98.1%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.3 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

32

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

148

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,272

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $138k

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
69%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+31%)63%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
34%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Schizophrenia
34%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

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 · 1989

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.

Taxonomy: 2084F0202X

Education & Training

Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

308 Oak Hill Cir, Concord, MA 01742-2064

Differs from practice location

Virtual Forensic Psychiatry Care With Robert a Karr

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert a Karr for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Tewksbury 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 Robert a Karr

NPI records show Dr. Karr as active with telehealth listed in Tewksbury, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 863-5054.

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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