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Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD

(353 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Boston University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: Down syndrome, headache, autism spectrum disorders (pervasive developmental disorders), and more.

75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 732-7445

Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD is a neurologist in Lexington, MA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

1 Maguire Road
Lexington, MA 02421

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55 Fruit Street Mass General Neurology: Comprehensive Neurology Division
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8639

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75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115

(617) 732-7445

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Some issues Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“Neurologists Edward Kaplan and Bruce Kastin signed one-year contracts to earn $6,000 a month as medical directors, and also made $18,000 to $36,000 a year as researchers, the suit said.”—"MRI CENTERS UNDER FEDERAL REVIEW", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, August 2005

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD treated as a neurologist in Lexington, MA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1162
doctor visit	2123
electroencephalography (EEG)	227
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
vascular procedures	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD treated as a neurologist in Lexington, MA during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	166
doctor visit	2119
electroencephalography (EEG)	237
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	885
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	334
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	47
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD treated as a neurologist in Lexington, MA during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	120
doctor visit	1899
electroencephalography (EEG)	171

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	293
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	52
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	222

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	41
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	418

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	22
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	45
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	448

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	31
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	508

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	19
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	33
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	41
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	486

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	35
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	39
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	373

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	24
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	36
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	468

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	35
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	379

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	24
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	436

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	41
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	432

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	37
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD in 2024

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD treated as a neurologist in Lexington, MA were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

diagnostic procedures	482
doctor visit	793
electroencephalography (EEG)	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	31
vascular procedures	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD.

**Gender**
Female	194
Male	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	325
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	132
85 and over	69
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and dementia.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	31
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Aetna, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Aetna

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 353 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce R. Kastin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$20 AUBAGIO $20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$13 EXELON PATCH $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$34

Biography

Dr. Bruce Kastin's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He is especially interested in down syndrome, headache, and autism spectrum disorders (pervasive developmental disorders). Dr. Kastin is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He accepts Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Kastin is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.