Ronald M Lechan, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Ronald M Lechan is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Boston, MA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 636-5689Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ronald M Lechan, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 50+ years. Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine (class of 1976), he has been practicing for over 50 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 272 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6899dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

750 Washington St Bx 268 New England Med Center, Boston, MA 02111

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

99

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

64

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

433

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $582k

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
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
65%

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

Arthritis
37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
33%

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

Diabetes
29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Osteoporosis
27%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$200 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 Ronald M Lechan'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 · 1976

    University of Vermont College of Medicine

  2. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Education & Training

University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 1976)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

750 Washington St-Box 268 New England Medical Cener, Boston, MA 02111

Differs from practice location

Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Ronald M Lechan

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald M Lechan 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 Ronald M Lechan

NPI records show Dr. Lechan as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 636-5689.

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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