Timothy Lax, MD
Timothy Lax is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Brookline, MA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Timothy Lax, MD has been part of the Brookline medical community since 2008 in group practice. A Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and asthma (per CMS claims data).
Older · 3974dNPPES updated 2015-07-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.1%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
151
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
174
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
721
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $858k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Asthma.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$643 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 2024, attributed to Timothy Lax's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
21 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of allergy and immunologic disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Allergy & Immunology.
Taxonomy: 207RA0201X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Timothy Lax
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy Lax for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, asthma reviews — no travel to Brookline 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 Timothy Lax
NPI records show Dr. Lax as active with telehealth listed in Brookline, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 278-8100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Timothy Lax
Practice Location
1 Brookline Pl Suite 623, Brookline, MA 02445-7224
Mailing Address
1 Brookline Pl Suite 623, Brookline, MA 02445-7224
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