Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Roy Freeman, M.D.

Neurology · Boston, MA
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device — Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Consulting-driven
1 DEACONESS RD, Boston, MA 02215
6176328454
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1518905876 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Freeman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Freeman

Dr. Roy Freeman is a neurology specialist in Boston, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Freeman performed 405 Medicare services across 382 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Freeman received a total of $398,032 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Freeman is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 43% volume in MA $398,032 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
405
Medicare services
Top 43% in MA for neurology
382
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~20 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Tilt table test for heart function
A test that monitors heart function while the patient is moved from a lying to an upright position on a special table.
 93 $73 $303
Autonomic nervous system function test
This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure.
 93 $36 $149
Autonomic nervous system testing with tilt
This test evaluates the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It involves monitoring the patient for at least five minutes while they are tilted.
 93 $71 $286
ECG, 1-3 leads with physician review
A simple electrocardiogram recording using one to three leads. A physician reviews the results.
 69 $6 $22
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 57 $74 $326
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$398,032
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $56,862/year across 7 years
Top 1% in MA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
105
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$361,203 (90.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$21,795 (5.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$15,034 (3.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$56,285
2023
$10,075
2022
$39,176
2021
$170,382
2020
$19,831
2019
$75,786
2018
$26,498

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$50,355
AstraZeneca UK Limited
$3,850
Orion Corporation
$2,080
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GW Pharma Limited
$73,686
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$66,736
GW Research Limited
$52,550
Eli Lilly and Company
$34,938
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$30,991
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$24,454
PFIZER INC.
$16,394
Lundbeck LLC
$15,200
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$14,890
Orion Corporation
$12,334
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$8,125
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$7,270
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$6,595
SK Life Science, Inc.
$6,000
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$6,000
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$5,950
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
$5,010
AstraZeneca UK Limited
$3,850
Novartis Pharma AG
$2,555
Janssen Global Services, LLC
$2,480
Biogen, Inc.
$1,112
Allergan, Inc.
$690
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$120
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$80
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 48.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · Cenobamate · Gamunex-C · Qutenza · TEGSEDI · Yupelri
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (91%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for neurology in MA.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
673
Per 100K population
86.0
County median income
$92,859
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Freeman is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of MA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Freeman experienced with tilt table test for heart function?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Freeman performed 93 tilt table test for heart function services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Freeman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Freeman received a total of $398,032 from 25 companies across 105 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Freeman's costs compare to other neurologists in Boston?
Dr. Freeman's average Medicare payment per service is $53. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Freeman) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →