Physician Profile
Deborah Bershel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bershel
Deborah Bershel, MD is a healthcare provider in Somerville, MA specializing in family practice. Deborah trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. Deborah is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Deborah provided 584 services to 396 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1437257227.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 666-9577
- Email not available
Practice Locations
260 ELM ST SUITE 105
Somerville, MA 02144
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
584 services · 396 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
221 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
131 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
62 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
58 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
51 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Somerville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bershel specialize in?
Dr. Bershel is a family practice in Somerville, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bershel located?
Dr. Bershel is listed at 260 Elm St Suite 105, Somerville, MA 02144. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bershel's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 666-9577. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bershel?
Dr. Bershel's National Provider Identifier is 1437257227. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bershel go to medical school?
Dr. Bershel attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bershel have?
Dr. Bershel has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bershel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bershel provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bershel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bershel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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