Steven James Mentzer, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Steven James Mentzer is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Boston, MA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Steven James Mentzer, MD practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Boston, MA. A University of Minnesota Medical School graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Francis Street Brigham & Womens Hospital Division of Thoracic Surgery, Boston, MA 02115
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
233
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
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 · 1981
University of Minnesota Medical School
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
111 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445-6002
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Steven James Mentzer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven James Mentzer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Steven James Mentzer
NPI records show Dr. Mentzer as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Steven James Mentzer
Practice Location
75 Francis Street Brigham & Womens Hospital Division of Thoracic Surgery, Boston, MA 02115
Mailing Address
111 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445-6002
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