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Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1989)
Professional interests include: anxiety, depression
780 Main Street Suite 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD is an internist in Great Barrington, MA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems and BERKSHIRE FACULTY SERVICES INC.

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Office Locations

475 South Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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780 Main Street Suite 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-2418
(413) 528-2907
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Some issues Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
breathing treatment 11
doctor visit 2289
ear procedures 28
injections 16
lab tests 446
preventive care 324
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 35
skin procedures 35
ultrasound (sonogram) 92
vaccines 324
vascular procedures 92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 22
doctor visit 2648
ear procedures 41
injections 22
lab tests 390
nursing home care 89
preventive care 306
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 28
skin procedures 28
ultrasound (sonogram) 148
vaccines 293
vascular procedures 148

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 415
Female 545
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 915
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 431
From 75 to 84 301
85 and over 141
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2013

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2474
ear procedures 32
lab tests 351
nursing home care 12
preventive care 396
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 43
skin procedures 43
ultrasound (sonogram) 139
vaccines 381
vascular procedures 139

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 374
Female 516
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 848
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 424
From 75 to 84 265
85 and over 128
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2238
ear procedures 29
lab tests 361
preventive care 406
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 40
skin procedures 40
ultrasound (sonogram) 113
vaccines 395
vascular procedures 113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 716
Female 930
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1570
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 44
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 794
From 75 to 84 474
85 and over 232
Less than 65 146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
cardiac procedures 11
doctor visit 2359
injections 35
lab tests 343
preventive care 441
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 42
skin procedures 42
ultrasound (sonogram) 101
vaccines 406
vascular procedures 101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 355
Female 427
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 741
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 373
From 75 to 84 250
85 and over 97
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2016

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
cardiac procedures 13
doctor visit 2283
injections 35
lab tests 317
preventive care 365
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 47
skin procedures 47
ultrasound (sonogram) 81
vaccines 338
vascular procedures 81

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 356
Female 420
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 734
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 29
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 367
From 75 to 84 258
85 and over 94
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2104
injections 14
lab tests 315
preventive care 296
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 34
skin procedures 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 58
vaccines 270
vascular procedures 58

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 360
Female 396
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 709
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 379
From 75 to 84 245
85 and over 91
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2018

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1718
injections 20
lab tests 12
preventive care 346
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 31
skin procedures 31
ultrasound (sonogram) 60
vaccines 335
vascular procedures 60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 355
Female 379
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 688
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 359
From 75 to 84 249
85 and over 89
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD in 2019

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated as an internist in Great Barrington, MA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

aspiration 16
cardiac procedures 12
doctor visit 2264
ear procedures 32
injections 23
lab tests 316
nursing home care 50
preventive care 360
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 37
skin procedures 37
ultrasound (sonogram) 99
vaccines 342
vascular procedures 99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD.

Gender
Male 366
Female 451
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 775
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 26
Age
75 to 84 255
85 and over 109
Less than 65 62
65 to 74 390

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified in Internal medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: Board Certified in Internal medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fairview Hospital
Berkshire Health Systems
BERKSHIRE FACULTY SERVICES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Great Barrington, MA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $62,413 XARELTO
$37,886 		INVOKANA
$24,341 		INVOKAMET
$142 		meters
$27 		OneTouch
$12 		Other
$6
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $29,467 PRALUENT
$29,290 		TOUJEO
$156 		MULTAQ
$12 		KYNAMRO
$6 		LANTUS
$3
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $10,493 ZETIA
$7,034 		LIPTRUZET
$3,245 		STEGLATRO
$64 		NON-PRODUCT
$51 		SIVEXTRO
$30 		Other
$69
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $6,982 PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection
$6,982
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $6,024 ELIQUIS
$6,024
Other $6,916 LIVALO
$2,773 		CHANTIX
$737 		PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection
$665 		BREO
$211 		ABILIFY TABLET
$165 		Other
$2,365
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $107,145
Food and Beverage $7,016
Travel and Lodging $4,966
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $2,100
Consulting Fee $550
Other $518

Research Payments

Dr. Eric J. Bush, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $65,344.

Biography

Dr. Eric Bush graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Bush trained at Danbury Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Yale University. Dr. Bush's areas of expertise include the following: depression and anxiety. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Bush has received the following distinction: Voted Best Doctor in Berkshire County, Berkshire Eagle. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Berkshire Health Systems and Fairview Hospital.

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