Roberta R Parks, M.D.

Hospitalist

Roberta R Parks is a Hospitalist based in Boston, MA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 426-5500Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Roberta R Parks, M.D. practices as part of a group hospitalist practice in Boston, MA. Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (class of 1990), she has been practicing for over 36 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 31 Hospitalist providers in MASee all Hospitalist in Boston36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4779dNPPES updated 2013-04-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

294 Washington St Suite 219, Boston, MA 02108-4634

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.38%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

1.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.1%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)

Better than 72% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

145

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

233

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,963

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $108k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

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 (-39%)31%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-39%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-22%)27%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+5%)23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

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

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 · 1990

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1990)

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Roberta R Parks

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Roberta R Parks 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 Roberta R Parks

NPI records show Dr. Parks as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 426-5500.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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