Zamir Nestelbaum, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Zamir Nestelbaum is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Worcester, MA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MA can see Zamir Nestelbaum, MD in person in Worcester or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4551dNPPES updated 2013-12-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
338 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01602-2143
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.9%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
69
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
97
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,224
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $90k
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, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$72 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Zamir Nestelbaum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Umass Chan Medical School
45 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
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
338 Highland St Newton Square Counseling Center, Worcester, MA 01602-2143
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Zamir Nestelbaum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zamir Nestelbaum for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Worcester 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 Zamir Nestelbaum
Dr. Nestelbaum is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Worcester, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 752-5880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Zamir Nestelbaum
Practice Location
338 Highland St, Worcester, MA 01602-2143
Mailing Address
338 Highland St Newton Square Counseling Center, Worcester, MA 01602-2143
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