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Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA

(Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Boston University School of Medicine (1973)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

930 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

(617) 414-9666

Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA is an internist in Boston, MA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53 years of experience. Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

Office Locations

930 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

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930 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

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In The News

“the Milan Family would also like to extend our deepest respect and gratitude to helen's long time valued friend and personal physician, Dr. Charles P. Tifft, M.D. of Boston for all the canre,...”—"Helen M. Milan", Boston Herald, March 2018

“Desired donations may be made in his memory to Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA, 02118 with special thanks for the care given by Dr. Charles Tifft.”—"Edward L. Twohig", Boston Herald, April 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2023

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In 2012, Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	35
doctor visit	561
preventive care	105
vaccines	105

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	718
preventive care	95
vaccines	95

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
doctor visit	677
preventive care	129
vaccines	129

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	320
preventive care	143
vaccines	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	32
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337
preventive care	59
vaccines	59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	11
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	317
preventive care	56
vaccines	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	14
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276
preventive care	51
vaccines	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	309
preventive care	56
vaccines	56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	17
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
preventive care	46
vaccines	46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	22
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	20
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated as an internist in Boston, MA were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

blood draw	23
doctor visit	380
preventive care	70
vaccines	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	78
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1973. He completed residency at University Hospital Boston, MA Junior Resident 1974-1975 Senior Resident 1975-1976. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (1973)

Residency: University Hospital Boston, MA Junior Resident 1974-1975 Senior Resident 1975-1976 (1976)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine and Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boston Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$586 Repatha $384	Corlanor $202
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$242 GLYXAMBI $116	Pradaxa $115	TRADJENTA $9	JARDIANCE $1
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$169 LANTUS $169
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$130 Contrave $120	Dexilant $10
Gilead Sciences Inc	$117 Ranexa $117
Other	$119 TRULICITY $76	APTIMA HPV $32	LEVITRA $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,353
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Charles Tifft's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Tifft include hypertension (high blood pressure) and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). He is professionally affiliated with Boston Medical Center. He has a closed panel according to Yext. His education and training includes medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and residency at Boston Medical Center. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Tifft has received include Castle Connolly Top Doctors; Boston Magazine; and Doctors List.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles P. Tifft, MD, FAHA From 2012 - 2022

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