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- 291 Independence Dr, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
About Dr. Goldman
James A. Goldman, MD practices endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism in Chestnut Hill, MA. James is a 1979 graduate of University of Massachusetts Medical School. Medicare claims data shows James provided 3,955 services to 3,948 patients. The services billed most often include calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780681981.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 541-6675
- Email not available
Practice Locations
291 INDEPENDENCE DR
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 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
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Thyroid problems
Adrenal
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
Blood sugar disorders
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gestational diabetes
- Low Blood Sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone and calcium disorders
- High calcium
- Low Calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Diabetes
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
Metabolism
- Fatty liver disease
- Insulin Resistance
- Unexplained Weight Gain
Parathyroid
- Hyperparathyroidism
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Starting Insulin Therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes preventive care
- Diabetic Foot Care
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Thyroid
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Thyroid procedures
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,955 services · 3,948 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk | Imaging | 77089 |
1,218 | More than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
1,068 | More than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment | Imaging | 77085 |
873 | More than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot | Imaging | 77081 |
796 | More than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
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.
Other endocrinologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 21 related providers in 4 groups
Other endocrinologists in Chestnut Hill 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at University of Massachusetts Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk 3
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Goldman specialize in?
Dr. Goldman is an endocrinologist in Chestnut Hill, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Goldman located?
Dr. Goldman is listed at 291 Independence Dr, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Goldman's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 541-6675. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Goldman?
Dr. Goldman's National Provider Identifier is 1780681981. 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. Goldman go to medical school?
Dr. Goldman attended University of Massachusetts Medical School, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Goldman have?
Dr. Goldman has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Goldman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Goldman performs imaging including calculation of trabecular bone score using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Goldman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Goldman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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