Shamsah B Sonawalla, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Shamsah B Sonawalla is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shamsah B Sonawalla, M.D. provides psychiatry & neurology care in Boston, MA. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 37 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
15 Parkman St Mass. General Hospital Wac 812, Boston, MA 02114-3117
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
42
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
36
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $25k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — 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 (-13%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
116 Clive St, Edison, NJ 08820-3669
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shamsah B Sonawalla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shamsah B Sonawalla for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — 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 Shamsah B Sonawalla
Dr. Sonawalla 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) 724-0279.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shamsah B Sonawalla
Practice Location
15 Parkman St Mass. General Hospital Wac 812, Boston, MA 02114-3117
Mailing Address
116 Clive St, Edison, NJ 08820-3669
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