Sheila Arvikar, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Sheila Arvikar is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Sheila Arvikar, M.D. has been part of the Boston medical community since 2007 in group practice. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Massachusetts General Hospital Yawkey 2c, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
133
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,009
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.33M
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
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 · 2006
Umass Chan Medical School
20 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Massachusetts General Hospital Bulfinch 165, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sheila Arvikar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sheila Arvikar for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Sheila Arvikar
Dr. Arvikar 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) 726-7938.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sheila Arvikar
Practice Location
Massachusetts General Hospital Yawkey 2c, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Mailing Address
Massachusetts General Hospital Bulfinch 165, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
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