Ruth Young Dottin, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Ruth Young Dottin is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ruth Young Dottin, M.D. has been part of the Boston medical community since 2017 in group practice. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 2017), she has been practicing for over 9 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, mood disorders, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1033dNPPES updated 2023-07-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,019
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $129k
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.
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 Depression, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
Graduated medical school · 2017
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 27, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ruth Young Dottin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Young Dottin for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — 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 Ruth Young Dottin
Dr. Dottin 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) 425-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruth Young Dottin
Practice Location
1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-1951
Mailing Address
1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118-1951
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