Wai-Kit Lo, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Wai-Kit Lo is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 732-6389Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Wai-Kit Lo, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Boston, MA in group practice. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 261 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Boston20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1097dNPPES updated 2023-05-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

45 Francis St Brigham and Women'S Hospital, Boston, MA 02115-6105

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

76.6%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

204

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

44

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

111

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $30k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Harvard Medical School

  2. Board certified · May 24, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

Harvard Medical School (Class of 2006)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Wai-Kit Lo

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Wai-Kit Lo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Wai-Kit Lo

NPI records show Dr. Lo as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 732-6389.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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