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- 95 Chapel St, Norwood, MA 02062
About Dr. Wainer
Robert A. Wainer, MD is a healthcare provider in Norwood, MA specializing in pulmonary disease. Robert trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1966. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 668 services to 517 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 administration of influenza virus vaccine. This provider record is associated with NPI 1861468043.
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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
- (781) 762-1805
- Email not available
Practice Locations
95 CHAPEL ST
Norwood, MA 02062
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pulmonary Disease 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
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- COPD
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Shortness of breath
- Sleep apnea
Airway disorders
- Acute bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Throat Clearing and Chronic Cough
Blood vessel disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Pulmonary hypertension
Critical care
- Respiratory failure
Diagnostic findings
- Swollen Chest Lymph Nodes
Environmental lung diseases
- Chronic Beryllium Disease
Genetic conditions
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
- Cystic fibrosis in adults
Infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Fungal lung infection
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Lung abscess
- NTM lung infection
- Severe Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Valley fever
- Walking Pneumonia in Children
- Whooping Cough
Inflammatory conditions
- Farmer's lung
- Interstitial lung disease
- Sarcoidosis
Lung growths
- Mesothelioma
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Occupational & environmental
- Asbestos lung damage
- Black lung disease
- Silicosis
- Vaping lung illness
Pleural disorders
- Collapsed lung
- Fluid around the lungs
- Pain when breathing
Post-infection conditions
- Long COVID lung problems
Sleep disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Structural lung conditions
- Lung Bullae
Symptoms
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Chest congestion
- Coughing up blood
- Low oxygen levels
- Rapid Breathing
- Severe asthma attack
- Wheezing
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bronchoscopy
- Oxygen therapy management
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry
Airway care
- Trach Tube Care and Changing
Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
Biopsies
- Lung Cryobiopsy
Biopsies & diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Needle biopsy of lung
- Robotic lung biopsy
Breathing tests
- 6-minute walk test
- Asthma challenge test
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
Cancer diagnostic procedures
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Staging
Consultations
- Pre-op lung clearance
Counseling & prevention
- Inhaler technique instruction
- Smoking cessation counseling
Critical care
- Ventilator Weaning Evaluation
Diagnostic procedures
- Lung Wash Procedure
Drainage care
- Pleural Catheter Removal
Imaging
- Chest CT Scan
- Chest X-Ray
- Lung Perfusion Scan
Interventional procedures
- Bronchial thermoplasty
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
Lab tests
- Arterial blood gas test
- Sputum test
Lung tests
- Pre- And Post-Bronchodilator Test
Medications
- Severe Asthma Biologics
Monitoring
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
Pleural procedures
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Medical thoracoscopy
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Procedures
- Foreign Object Removal From Airway
- Windpipe stent placement
Rehabilitation
- Airway clearance therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Screening
- Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
Sleep equipment
- CPAP Mask Fitting
Sleep medicine
- At-home sleep test
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP titration
- Overnight oxygen study
- Sleep study
Sleep treatments
- Sleep Apnea Dental Device Evaluation
Specialist evaluations
- Lung Transplant Evaluation
- Lung Volume Reduction Evaluation
Specialized testing
- High-Altitude Oxygen Test
Treatments
- Breathing Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
668 services · 517 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage | Treatment | 90656 |
81 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
74 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
194 | More often than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
136 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
82 | More than most peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | Lab test | 82270 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
39 | As often as other peers in Pulmonary Disease |
| Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | Billing code | G0438 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other lung specialists in Norwood 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 4 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1966 at Tufts University School of Medicine 4
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wainer?
Dr. Wainer is a lung specialist in Norwood, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pulmonary Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wainer's address?
Dr. Wainer is listed at 95 Chapel St, Norwood, MA 02062. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wainer?
The number on file is (781) 762-1805. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wainer?
Dr. Wainer's National Provider Identifier is 1861468043. 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. Wainer train?
Dr. Wainer attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1966. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wainer have?
Dr. Wainer has 60 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1966, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wainer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wainer provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Wainer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wainer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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